What are the main differences between the "Skinny Squirrel" bird feeder vs others?
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Hi Leanne, Thanks for your question. Actually there are several important differences between our "Skinny Squirrel" Proof bird feeder and the others on the market. The main ones are that: 1.) The "Skinny Squirrel" model is made of extremely durable and heavy duty metal vs the cheap plastic that you'll find on other lesser models, which break / crack / and become unusable after one season typically. 2.) The "Skinny Squirrel" model is also EXTREMELY easy-to-use, even if you've never used a bird feeder before, and comes with detailed instructions to show you how to setup your feeder in less than 2 minutes. 3.) Honestly, I personally, have never seen a bird feeder thats better at keeping the squirrels away, forever, than the "Skinny Squirrel" model. It really works great, and when we do field testing with the other competing models, ours always gives the squirrels the most trouble, and they eventually stop coming vs most of the other models where they learn a "workaround" to get to the food.. I encourage you to check one of our "Skinny Squirrel" bird feeders yourself and let us know what you think... I know that you're going to love it, just like all of our other customers.. Have a blessed day, Mark
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Well, it's basically a bird seed feeder. The feeding holes are small and designed for a bird beak. I can't see a peanut in the shell coming out those holes. On the other hand peanuts out of the shell MAY work out. The feeder might take a beating for some birds or squirrels to get to the peanuts. As a bird feeder, it's the very best bird feeder I have ever owned. And it's a beauty!!!
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I'm not sure if they are the exact same but I would go with a different feeder. Mine stopped working after two months.
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I really don't know. I haven't seen any yet. I guess it depends on its weight. The feeder won't work on starlings, crackles because of their weight.
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Any feeder works, but to keep squirrels and larger birds from eating you out of house and home I suggest a caged feeder that only allows smaller birds to feed. Our Blue Birds come back every year and all the babies from the previous year come back too. I have to add feeders and houses every year to accommodate them all. Kathy, Bangor PA
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Hi Leanne, Thanks for your question. In response, we always recommend Black Oil Sunflower Seed as we've found it to work best with the "Skinny Squirrel" bird feeders. However, many of our customers have reported using a wide variety of other types of seed, with good results. Hope this helps.. If you have any other questions, just let me know.. Have a blessed day, Mark
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I have separate feeders for the squirrels but do have one very young female that insists on eating out of the bird feeder! She is hilarious to watch trying to scale along that long hanger to the feeder with much of the time flipping upside down before launching herself toward the feeder! So squirrels can still get into the feeder... of course my feeder is an open dish type feeder so maybe someone had better luck with a different type.
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I agree with the first comment. Cardinals can use the feeder, but seem to prefer a platform style feeder. I have seen them sitting on the ground under the Squirrel Solutions Feeder waiting for another bird to spill seed onto the ground!
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It is both but is the best bird feeder I have owned But you must remember they don't make it any more and you can't buy parts as far as I know. I hope they come out with another model as I would sure buy it Rich Hunt
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Not sure I understand exactly what you are asking, but the whole thing is light metal and the pole sticks in the ground. It is a bit wobbly. I removed the water pan, and squirrel baffle bought separately to help keep them out. The three main feeders work OK. Overall, it is adequate, but not going to be my permanent bird feeder over the long run. I think of it as a test run.
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I've never tried stacking. It would be tight. I've had no squirrel problems. Starlings have figured it out, but don't stay long. All the woodpeckers, flickers, nuthatches use it. Even the chickadees. It's one of my favorite feeders and has endured the elements much better than other feeders I've owned. I use no other suet feeders since getting this one. 5 stars.
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I'm not 100% sure as had to send mine back - it was eaten by the squirrels almost immediately (within 3 days). Sent back to Amazon. Try the Squirrel Buster instead. I've had that one for over 1 year now and it's still amusing to watch the squirrels try to bust into it. Best one on the market
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This is the smaller version of the large squirrel buster and works very well in keeping undesirable birds and squirrels from the seeds. Because it is smaller you will wind up filling it up more often than the larger model.
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The Brome 1055 squirrel buster busted the squirrels but also busted most of the visiting birds! Only the very small birds can eat from this feeder (i.e. finches). I do not recommend for the larger birds.
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Hi Game Lover, Thanks for your question. In response, we always recommend using black oil sunflower seeds for this particular Skinny Squirrel model. Its considered the #1 choice to feed and attract the greatest variety of birds to your feeders. Rich in oil, black oil sunflower seeds give birds the energy they need to live. The thin shell makes it an easy bird seed to open, even for the smaller birds. You'll attract Cardinals, Nuthatches, finches, and a variety of others. If you are going to offer only one type, give black oil sunflower seed a try. Other than that, you can certainly try other types of bird feed however keep in mind that the smaller the pieces, the more thats going to come out of the interior cage, and the easier it will be for squirrels to get (and keep coming back for more).. Hope this helps.. If you have any other questions, just let me know.. Have a blessed day, Mark
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the squirrels in my yard are very agile,they jump from the ground up to the feeder by passed the torpedo.I bought a squirrel proof feeder,works very well and no bird poop on torpedo.
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I have the squirrel buster mini (older version) on the upper deck. Doves cannot use this feeder as they are big and cannot sit on the four perches provided. Woodpeckers (big and small) cling onto the feeder and family of cardinals (big and small) sit on the perches to feed all the time. This is the newer version of the mini and is better constructed.