Are squirrels are problem with this bird feeder?
210352
No. We have squirrels in the bird feeders on stands, but not on the window feeders.
210353
Not that I have experienced, I use black sunflower seeds and some always fall on the ground when refilling, Mine is at eye level which for me would be about 5 feet. Really no way for the squirrels to access it, once or twice when I've been out there filling it up the squirrels have come up and said hello :) and scampered across my bare feet.
210354
It depends on where you put it and how easy it is for squirrels to reach. On a first floor window, I imagine squirrels would definately make an effort to reach it.
210355
They could be. It isn't squirrel proof and is light weight so they may pull it off the window.
1578478
This feeder is not designed to be squirrel proof. We would recommend hanging the feeder from a baffler to keep the squirrels from getting to it.
849059
no they are not any more than that. we don't have any problems with squirrels and this feeder. have had it about 3 years.
2270736
Absolutely no problem with squirrels - the surround isn't big enough for them to get footing. I have one feeder hanging in a tree, and even so the squirrels leave it alone.
1122568
So far I have not had any trouble with squirrels getting into the feeders. ButI would not go so far as to say they are squirrel proof. Mine hang on a metal pole away from trees where a squirrels could jump onto the feeder.
1318331
We have had no trouble with squirrels since we purchased this feeder, unlike the old days with the finch socks. In fact, we now have two of these feeders.
1708482
We have ours by a porch that is frequented by squirrels and never had one go inside the feeder. Not many chipmunks in my area so I can't speak for that.
1986205
I have never seen a chipmunk try to get food out of a bird feeder, and we don't have chipmunks, so can't say. However, yesterday my wife asked if I would buy her another bird feeder. We are both enjoying all of the birds that have now discovered the feeder. The biggest problem I see with these bird feeders is all the bird food you have to buy to keep them full to feed the birds!
593843
Seems to me that this is a question for Amazon or whomever sells the feeder. But I can tell you that this feeder is useless if you bought it with the assumption that squirrels can't or won't eat everything in the feeder.
640706
No, it isn't waterproof but in normal weather conditions, if it does get wet it dries out quickly. It is the only feeder I have found that is truly squirrel proof. The birds love it so the seed disappears quickly. The only negative is that gourmet bird food, the ones with fruit, can clog the openings.
1100128
Absolutely not. The squirrels are smarter than we think, they open the roof with their heads and quickly exit with as peanut in their mouth.Fun to watch as they chew away the outer shell and eat the peanuts. P.S> The Squirrels have destroyed some wooden feeders I had but the metal one looks as good as the day I put it out.
1718466
I have owned this feeder for over a year and have never seen any animals caught in it. It keeps the larger birds and squirrels out and lets the smaller birds eat peacefully
462239
Due to the small perches only sparrows and smaller birds feed. The feeder needs to be redesigned. The cage catches on the upper lip. It does not pevent squirrel as they stand on the bottom lip and push the cage up. It may have been desiged by someone who does not feed birds or the item was not field tested. I send the compaany an e-mail but I never heard from them.
741727
Birds love this feeder, but many seeds fall to the ground as they eat and squirrels sit below and eat the spill from the ground. I've had to remove the feeder because squirrels are still an issue. HELP!!
2246698
Not at all. You need a squirrel-proof feeder - there are many good ones on the market...
1310545
So far, I haven't had a squirrel visit because the hole is too small, but there have been no feathered takers either. It takes time for them to feel safe especially nesting. I make sure that food and water are close. Hope this helps.
952801
Ron and Starvn are correct, I have a baffle on it and I don't have a problem with the squirrels. "No name's" suggestion to keep it away from trees is also recommended. Good Luck.