Product Description
The Yankee Dipper features collapsible mechanical perches that are weight-activated using a patented Droll Yankees design. Small birds can perch and eat, but large birds and squirrels on the perches cause them to collapse. They re-set automatically. 21" long tubular feeder with 5 lb seed capacity. Sturdy stainless steel wire hanger will not rust. Metal cap fits snugly so that squirrels cannot pry it off. 4-1/2" diameter seed tube is made of UV stabilized polycarbonate for durability. Tube is long enough so that squirrels can't hang down from the top and reach seed. Interior is properly baffled to direct seed to the seed ports. Four seed ports are positioned around the tube. Metal parts have a burgundy finish.
| List Price: | $79.95 |
| Price: | $68.54 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #14903 in Lawn & Patio
- Size: 2-lb capacity
- Color: Burgandy
- Brand: Droll Yankees
- Model: DROCPD90
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 21.00" h x 4.80" w x 4.80" l, 4.55 pounds
Features
- Hanging bird feeder with microban antimicrobial technology
- 4 weight-sensitive perches specially calibrated specifically for small birds
- Clear UV-stabilized polycarbonate feeder holds up to 5 pounds of seeds
- Heavy metal cap; internal baffle keeps seeds flowing freely; deters squirrels
- Measures 9.5 by 9.5 by 28.5 inches (assembled); limited lifetime warranty
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Yankee Dipper
Prevent large birds from hogging the feeder with this YCPD-90 Yankee Dipper from Droll Yankees. Imagine the money you'll save on seed.
Sorry, Squirrels
The Yankee Dipper features weight-sensitive straight perches--four all together--that provide a traditional look and offer the perfect perching size for small birds. The innovative feeder comes specially calibrated specifically for small birds, which helps deter not only large birds, but also gray and red squirrels. Each perch is individually sprung and calibrated for birds weighing up to about 2 ounces. The squirrel-proof feeder attracts everything from Chickadees, Finches, Goldfinches, Juncos, Nuthatches, and Redpolls to Siskins, Sparrows, Titmice, Woodpeckers, and Wrens.
Durable Design with Microban Antimicrobial Technology
Equipped with microban antimicrobial technology, the Yankee Dipper bird feeder helps fight the growth of damaging bacteria, mold, and mildew, which means healthier birds and high-quality performance from the feeder, year after year.
The Yankee Dipper's 4-3/4-inch by 21-inch-long clear feeder tube makes the seed visible to birds, a proven advantage. Plus, the feeder tube is made of UV-stabilized polycarbonate, which ensures long-lasting durability without yellowing, and its length and girth are designed to prevent squirrels from reaching the seed ports. The Yankee Dipper also comes with a heavy metal cap that fits snugly on the feeder tube to prevent squirrels from lifting it up to access the seed inside.
Convenience at Its Best
Hang the Dipper securely from its heavy-duty signature looped stainless-steel wire, which helps to reduce motion. With a large 5-pound capacity, you don't need to refill the feeder every day, and be rest assured that the seeds are flowing freely to all the ports (thanks to the feeder's internal baffle system).
The metal cap and feeder base of the Yankee Dipper are powder coated in a rich burgundy, effortlessly complementing any yard or garden. With components made in the U.S.A. and China, the Yankee Dipper carries a lifetime manufacturer's warranty against squirrel damage.
Please Note: For the sake of the birds, keep your feeder clean. Dirty feeders spread disease. Soak all parts in a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. Use a Droll Yankees bird-feeder brush to brush away grime inside the tube.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Seed or feed options | Sunflower seed, mixed seed, peanut chunks, safflower seed, sunflower kernels and cracked corn |
| Capacity | 5 lbs. of seed, 4 ports |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 9.5 x 28.5 inches (assembled) |
| Mounting | Must be hung |
| Construction | UV-stabilized polycarbonate, stainless-steel bail wire and powder-coated metal |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Lifetime warranty against squirrel damage |
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful.
By D. Smith
I own two Yankee Flippers, one Whipper and one Dipper. Droll Yankee does make quality products and stands behind their warranties but the only one that is squirrel proof, excluding red squirrels, is the Flipper.
Dipper. It's only squirrel resistant. It took the squirrels about one week before they were hanging on the feeder. My feeders are on a cable between two trees about 20 feet apart and the bottom of the feeders are about 6 feet from the ground. What they would do is walk out on the cable, slide down to the top of the feeder and hang their self over as far as possible from the top, then let go, and as they slide past the perches and feeding holes they put their paws into the feeder holes and hang there and eat. It's the more mature squirrels that do it best but it even takes them 6 or 7 tries before they finally succeed grabbing the holes as they slide by. The Dipper is not for you if you're feeding the heavier birds. Although it is very well built we had flocks of grackles migrate through for about a 2 or 3 week duration and they literally wore out some of the perches. Because of their weight, they need to flap their wings to stay on causing the perches to constantly go up and down thus wearing out the cable inside the perch. It was replaced under the warranty.
Whipper. It's only squirrel resistant. Like the Dipper mentioned above the squirrels do the same gymnastics but they had this one solved in 1 day versus a week. Why is it easier for them to solve, simply because the perches are curved and so even when the perches are turned fully downward that some of the perch still horizontally juts out from the base and is just enough for their paws to grab. If you're debating just between the Dipper and Whipper I would recommend the Whipper because it holds some of the heavier birds and is easier for cardinals because of the curved perch.
Flipper. It works really great and I had used them for about three years but they have one major flaw. Both my motor/battery sticks failed to hold a charge towards the end of the third year. The major problem is that you cannot go out and replace the batteries yourself and so you have to buy the motor/battery stick that costs $39 plus $10 shipping. In essence, plan on paying $50 for the motor/battery stick every 3 years. You have no other option. Yankee should redesign the motor/battery stick so an individual could purchase "C" size rechargeable batteries locally and manually insert them. I refuse to pay the $50 every 3 years and so I purchased Whipper and Dipper bases as replacements since the bottoms of these feeders are interchangeable.
I solved my problem by "squirrel proofing" the cable by stringing empty 2-liter plastic bottles through the cable and now can hang any bird feeder.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
By Lori
I've gone through numerous of bird feeders in my lifetime and i am just tired of the squirrels eating the seeds and chewing on the feeders. I gave up a few years back then realized how much i really miss watching the birds. So I decided there has got to be a "real" squirrel proof feeder. I saw this one and told myself that if i saw one darn squirrel on this or even a blue jay, it was going back to the retailer and i'm getting my money back. I've had it 2 years and NOT ONE DARN SQUIRREL!!!! Not only that, the cardinals were able to feed off on this feeder. It's rather a cool innovation. The perch are design to only support birds of cardinals or smaller. Anything heavier, the perch collapse and they either fall off or fly off, then the perch springs back. I'm actually looking to buy a couple more of the feeders. Worth every darn penny 'cuz I know this is going to be the last one and the high quality of this birdfeeder will be around for years to come.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
By Laurie Fletcher
I've waited a year to write this review (purchased this in Feb 2007) because I wanted to be sure that this feeder was truly the answer to our squirrel problems. We've certainly had squirrels make well-choreographed attempts at this feeder but, in this past year, we have not seen a single success. Another big plus for us is how well this feeder has fared in the tough Wyoming winters. It isn't just the snow; we have extremes in day/night temperatures with relentless wind and the feeder has been out nearly all winter. This was truly worth the expense and I'm so glad to be able to recommend it.
August 2008 update: has now withstood raccoons!
December 2009 update: still going strong. We only take it down in extremely high winds; otherwise this has been out in the weather for nearly three years. Outstanding!
July 2010 update: Believe it or not, we still have this feeder and it is still in great shape.
November 2011 update: Yup! Still going strong. The perches started disintegrating this past year and I contacted the manufacturer to see about my options. I fully expected to pay for a new set of perches or perhaps a new feeder, but they sent me a replacement perch assembly at no cost and it is light years beyond the previous perch set in design and sturdiness. I look forward to many more seasons with this feeder. Outstanding product!
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