Droll Yankees® New Generation® Caged Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder - 1 lb

$199.99
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The Sunflower Domed Cage Bird Feeder provides the best of both worlds: protection from unwanted squirrels and larger bully birds, plus protection from the elements. Small songbirds easily fly in for safe feeding.

Featured as the best squirrel-resistant bird feeder in 2021 by Business Insider and the #2 squirrel-proof bird feeder by Birds & Blooms!

Placement to deter squirrels: The key to keeping a bird feeder successfully squirrel-proofed is the placement. Place your bird feeder 4 feet from the ground and 8 feet from anything a squirrel can jump from. When hanging from a pole by a hook, it is recommended that the hook have at least a 16” distance from the pole. Placing a baffle on the pole or having a caged feeder will also help to ensure squirrel-proof success.

Cleaning: Dirty bird feeders spread disease. We recommend cleaning your feeders weekly, or monthly at a minimum. Do not put your feeder in the dishwasher as the high temperatures can permanently damage the feeder parts. Clean your feeders outdoors with a large bucket, and always wear gloves when cleaning. Soak your feeder in a 9:1 solution of water and bleach for 15 minutes. Then use a bird feeder brush to scrub the feeder with dish soap and water. Refill when completely dry.

Birds that use this feeder

American Goldfinch
American Goldfinch
Wren
Carolina Wren
Chickadee
Chickadee
House Finch
House Finch
Nuthatch
Nuthatch
Purple Finch
Purple Finch
Tufted Titmouse
Tufted Titmouse
Droll Yankees® New Generation® Caged Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder, 1 lb Capacity
Capacity 1 lb
Dimensions 13.5"h x 12.9"w x 12.9"d
Mounting Hang or pole mount
Squirrel-Resistant Yes
Construction UV-stabilized polycarbonate, metal
Made In USA & China
Prop 65 Warning WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Great for hanging but . . .
4
Oct 2, 2022
. . . poorly designed for mounting on a pole, even though there’s a port at the bottom that accommodates a threaded hook or a pole adapter. I bought two of these several years ago, hoping to mount them on DY pole kits. These feeders are very well made, as you’d expect from DY, but they’re very heavy. There is no compatible pole adapter strong enough to keep the feeders upright - the threads on the adapter quickly strip, the feeder goes over, hits the ground. Once in my experience the dome cracked when it struck the frozen ground. Another time the wire loop was knocked out of shape so that it was near impossible to lift the top for refilling, again the wire so sturdy, I couldn’t get it back into shape. Also, whatever is used to anchor the cage to the base of the tube, don’t remove it. Realigning the tube to reattach the base of the tube to the bottom of the cage is very frustrating. (The o-ring that sits between the bottom of the cage and the tube quickly rusted away.) So, hang it, great; pole-mount it, not recommended.
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Having excellent luck with it!
5
Oct 2, 2022
I have so many chickadees, titmice, and finches on it! I love the dome cover on it, which shields it from a lot of the elements. It's not weather proof in Massachusetts wind/rain (or wind/snow), nor does it claim to be, but when it's just a light shower, the birds still use it. Very happy with this!
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Red squirrels get through
0
Oct 2, 2022
I had mine many years and it pretty much defeated the grey squirrels, though the cage's green coating gradually was gnawed away by their persistence. I'd also had to replace the plastic nut at the bottom several times, as they'd chew it up trying to get in. All was well until a tribe of red squirrels moved in. They are small enough to get into the cage and gorge on seed. I had to dispose of the feeder because I couldn't afford daily refills of oilers. Am ordering one of the alternatives, hoping their mechanisms will defeat these little guys.
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Great cy
5
Oct 2, 2022
Couldn’t ask for a better product or customer service.
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Love this feeder
5
Oct 2, 2022
I purchased this feeder from a store several months ago to attract painted bunting. They arrived within 24 hours of hanging it! This purchase is a gift for my bird loving sister-in-law.
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Happy with feeder
5
Oct 2, 2022
Within 48 hours the birds have discovered the feeder. I’ve had mostly female cardinals and a few sparrows. I have a large squirrel population, but non attempted to gain access to this feeder.
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Thanks
5
Oct 2, 2022
Great customer service. I messed up with the order and easily got it changed. A little long on the phone on hold waiting for service but good people when I got there.
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great, but still doesn't keep the acrobatic flickers out
5
Oct 2, 2022
this is a replacement of the same bird feeder that's lasted many years. replacement because the flickers have damaged the cage and feeder stands. this time, we're adding another layer of small fencing around the cage, about 3' away from the bird feeder caging. so far, so good.
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Still waiting for birds
0
Oct 2, 2022
Has been up for almost 2 weeks. Only a few brave chickadees are feeding. I will be patient. It is in the spot my other feeder was. I purchased it because a deer frequented the tube feeder I had. He has been unable to get to birdseed in the caged feeder. Do any of your customers have similar experiences.
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Excellent feeder!
5
Oct 2, 2022
Works great and solved my issue with the birds I did not want at the feeder.
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