Amazing Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeders

Are you into bird watching? If so, you know that a great way to attract birds to your yard is by placing a few bird feeders around. When it comes to birds and bird feeders, if you fill it, they will come! And it doesn’t take our little feathered friends long to get the word out about the new self-serve diners, either. I’ve always wondered…how do they know?

One problem with having bird feeders in your yard, however, is the local squirrel population. This is especially troublesome in suburban areas, where the squirrels have lost much of their natural fear of humans. If and when you put up a bird feeder, rest assured that the squirrels will be frequent visitors. In fact, they might be the first ones to show up!

I have nothing against squirrels, and I actually find them pretty cute. We put food out for them sometimes, but they’re a real pest when it comes to bird feeders. I’ve watched squirrels eating from our bird feeders. They’re very wasteful. Sometimes they’ll take their little “hands” and rake out all the seeds from the feeders, spilling the feed onto the ground. I think if the bushy-tailed rodents just ate a little and left, we wouldn’t be referring to them as a problem!

The funny think is that man has been working on squirrel-proof bird feeders for decades, if not longer. Few designs have been successful. Even feeders that gave the squirrels an electrical shock did not deter the food thieves from their errand. It’s pretty amazing how smart squirrels are at figuring out how to get around all kinds of obstacles in their quest for a free meal or two.

So what’s the answer? The new squirrel-proof bird feeders made by Droll Yankee that have a unique design to thwart the rodents in their pillaging. These squirrel-proof bird feeders allow several birds to feed at the same time, but when a squirrel, which is heavier, tries to eat, it’s flipped or spun off. The feeders are too big in diameter for a squirrel to wrap its legs around, and it's too long for the squirrel to stretch from the top of the feeder to the feeding holes. These bird feeders are amazing to watch in action! See the two short videos below to get an idea about how the Droll Yankee bird feeders work!

The Droll Yankee squirrel-proof feeders are extremely sturdy and well made, and they'll last for years! Just think about all the money you'll save in wild bird food, plus, these feeders won't have to replaced every couple of years like some of the inferior types of bird feeders. Also, most of the squirrel-proof bird feeders allow several birds to eat at the same time, and the feeder holes are spaced just the right distance apart so that shy bird species won't be nervous about eating when larger or more agressive birds like jays are at the feeder.

 Most people interested in feeding the birds do it for two reasons: to benefit the birds and to provide entertainment for themselves! Birds are fun to watch, and it's very relaxing. Keeping this in mind, you want to place your feeder where you have a good view of all the action from a comfortable spot. In nice weather, this vantage point might be an outdoor living area like a deck. In the winter, however, you might want to be able to see the birds feeding from your squirrel-proof bird feeder from the comfort of your breakfast table.

It's also important to keep the birds' safety in mind. Don't put the feeder too low to the ground where cats would have easy access to birds. By placing a bird bath or other water source - along with nesting materials - near the bird feeders, you'll create sort of a one-stop-shopping station for wild birds.

In some areas, the Droll Yankee bird feeders are difficult to find. One of our local stores carries them, but they always seem to be sold out. Now you can buy a squirrel-proof bird feeder online, without having to leave the comfort of your own home!

Check out the deals below on Droll Yankee bird feeders. Be sure to read all the specifications so you'll understand how well these items are made!