Is this product squirrel proof
1550818
A squirrel managed to get onto the feeder hanging on the hook from my deck. While attempting to get the seed from the bottom, it knocked the feeder off the hook. It dropped down ten feet and the plastic broke. I am left with the beautiful bronze top and bottom.
1550819
I agree with "Big"'s comment below, squirrel-proof seems to be a myth. I bought a very nice squirrel proof plastic red feeder with a baffle from Dr Foster's & Smith, and while I love the feeder, I took pictures of the squirrels setting on the top and happily reaching down to eat the food (it didn't take them even 5 minutes to figure out how to eat the food from the squirrel proof feeder. LOL.
1550820
It has been my experience that Squirrel proof is is a myth. To see the squirrels work in my yard is a thing of total amazement. This feeder is however as much of a deterent as anything else I have tried.
1550821
I have not a clue! I hang it on the edge of the roof. I have not seen squirrel coming. The feeder looks like on the picture; on the bottom is an edge where seeds are falling down. I think that you need a cage against squirrels. As you see there is no cage. I like this feeder, and bought for my niece, too. She does not see squirrels on her either, but it might be the area we are living in, not the "squirrel proof" design.
1550822
no- a squirrel will be a squirrel no matter what you put up. they cant get inside of it, but they can eat whats on the bottom. i have mine hanging under the eves and so far, the squirrels haven't bothered it. its a good sturdy feeder and the price is right..
1708480
No squirrels in the house but they have got into the feeder. Haven't noticed any chewing on the wood but they sure like bird seed!
338921
Yes! I used to have a BUNCH of squirrel in my bird feeders. Problem solved.
1111322
We had the same problem at first but finally the birds are using it. However it is NOT squirrel proof. We spent a lot for this and one from Lowes would be just as good. Went out one morning and the squirrel was inside it having a feast! Had to tape the top closed. They hang from the pole and push the feeder back and forth til the seed falls out. Good luck.
1120168
I can't answer that Karen. I use it for squirrels and it worked until it rained and I had to reapply.
1186180
Yes. Squirrels have no problem navigating to the end. I have a squirrel proof feed that works great. It has a spring in it that close when a squirrel or even heavy bird get on it.
992564
In not sure, we have tons a squirrels and they are very destructive on other feeders. They never mess with this feeder though. I love it 2 years old and looks like new.
1421737
Suggest contacting manufacturer, or supplier/distributor, that info should be on Amazon website. We've not had squirrel breakage, just feeding. Try Vaseline or WD 40 on dome cover,hook, or staff. Move it away from tree branches in jumping distance.
1196706
I wish I knew how to answer your question, but I really don't know ! I love how mine works perfectly for keeping the squirrels away :-)
637032
I'm surprised to hear people say this is squirrel proof, because it certainly is not in my case. In fact the squirrels often take the top off and eat right out of the top. Even when they don't take the top off they will cling to a branch upside down to pull seeds out of the sides (I only put black oil sunflower seeds in here). I don't mind as it doesn't seem to deter the birds from sharing, but if you are looking for a squirrel proof feeder this is not it.
811999
It's not been a problem with our peanut feeder as we have it hanging on a hook where a squirrel guard is attached. That's a rather simple solution!
642314
I can not give you a definitive answer. We use the Green Esteem pole for our hummingbird feeder. Squirrels do not bother it.
2206508
Not at all. Cardinals feed fine. Keeps out morning doves and blackbirds. Best squirrel proof feeder ever.
1061401
Yes. The only birds that cannot so far are doves and crows. A single bulebird can also feed but there cannot be more than one on a perch. It really is squirrel proof.
1475794
I never tried but I have one that the squirrels have eater thru the plastic top and we replaced it with a piece of 1/4 steel. They then ate thru the box and destroyed the wires in the battery box. Definitely, this unit is not varmit proof and the plastic top is most vulnerable. Unit worked fine until the squirrels destroyed it.
792860
From experience, we know it IS effective for deer and rabbits. Don't know about squirrels. Might be a question for the manufacturer. We like it because it doesn't harm any animals but is effective for deer, which is our problem here.
1071620
So far I haven't really cleaned it. Dust does accumulate in the bottom area below the main seed chamber and it looks like it would be a pain to try to disassemble for actual cleaning. So that's a downside. On the upside, it has been squirrel proof, unlike other feeders I have used. A similar suet feeder has also proved squirrel proof as well.