Droll Yankees

Yankee Flipper

Name: The Yankee Flipper Bird Feeder
Brand: Droll Yankees
Price: 97.54 USD
Availability: InStock

Motorized perch spins squirrels off.

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4.3· 4,968 Amazon ratings

$97.54

Price checked Oct 23, 2026

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Our verdict

HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated Oct 23, 2026Price checked Oct 23, 2026

Synthesized from public specs and 148 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.

Get it if

Birders who enjoy the show and want a motorized spinning perch to fling squirrels off a ~5 lb feeder.

Skip it if

Skip if you can't recharge batteries regularly, since battery life and value draw mixed reviews.

Defense mechanism

Rechargeable weight-activated rotating perch

Seed capacity

~5 lb seed

Feeding ports

4 ports

Material

Polycarbonate + metal

Buyers praise

Feeding Performance
Squirrel Resistance
Functionality
Entertainment

Buyers flag

Battery Life
Value for money
Durability

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Premium pickYankee Flipper

4.3 Amazon· $97.54

RecommendedSquirrel Buster Mini

4.6 Amazon· $37.32

BirdingScore

72/100

83/100

Skip it if

You can't recharge batteries regularly, since battery life and value draw mixed reviews.

You feed a busy flock or big birds, since the compact size means frequent refills.

Defense mechanism

Rechargeable weight-activated rotating perch

Weight-activated shroud

Seed capacity

~5 lb seed

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Feeding ports

4 ports

Material

Polycarbonate + metal

Chew-proof polycarbonate + metal

Mounting

Hang

Weather guard

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Seed ventilation system

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Yankee Flipper compared

Compare all 5 picks across 6 specs, scores & buyer sentiment · # is each pick’s rank in Squirrel-Proof Feeders

Prices & Amazon ratings checked Oct 25, 2026

	This pick · #4 Premium pick Yankee Flipper 4.3(4,968)	#1 Recommended Squirrel Buster Mini 4.6(6,370)	#2 Recommended Squirrel Buster Plus 4.7(10,740)	#3 Recommended Woodlink Absolute II 4.5(1,805)	#5 Budget pick Perky-Pet Squirrel-Be-Gone 4(20,530)
Buy	Buy on Amazon $97.54	Buy on Amazon $37.32	Check price →	Buy on Amazon $84.00	Buy on Amazon $24.97
BirdingScoremethodology →	72/100 Owner satisfaction73 Field value71	83/100 Owner satisfaction80 Field value91	79/100 Owner satisfaction86 Field value60	79/100 Owner satisfaction80 Field value75	63/100 Owner satisfaction51 Field value95
Buyer sentiment	Feeding PerformanceSquirrel ResistanceFunctionalityEntertainmentBattery LifeValue for moneyDurability Buyers praise feeding performance, squirrel resistance, functionality and entertainment. Mixed feedback on value for money and durability. Some flag battery life. Based on 148 buyer mentions	Squirrel ResistanceQualityFunctionalityBird AttractionSizeRefillabilityEase Of Use Buyers praise squirrel resistance, quality, functionality and bird attraction. Mixed feedback on ease of use and value for money. Some flag size and refillability. Based on 4,086 buyer mentions	QualitySquirrel ResistanceFunctionalityBird AttractionValue for moneyDurability Buyers praise quality, squirrel resistance, functionality and bird attraction. Mixed feedback on value for money and durability. Based on 12,086 buyer mentions	Bird AttractionFunctionalitySturdinessSeed CapacitySquirrel ResistanceDurability Buyers praise bird attraction, functionality, sturdiness and seed capacity. Mixed feedback on squirrel resistance and durability. Based on 1,537 buyer mentions	Bird AttractionAppearanceDurabilityValue for moneySpring Durability Buyers praise bird attraction and appearance. Mixed feedback on squirrel resistance and quality. Some flag durability and value for money. Based on 10,366 buyer mentions
Skip it if	You can't recharge batteries regularly, since battery life and value draw mixed reviews.	You feed a busy flock or big birds, since the compact size means frequent refills.	A premium squirrel-proof feeder price feels steep, since some buyers question the value and long-term durability.	You demand flawless squirrel defense, since resistance and durability get mixed feedback.	You need lasting hardware, since buyers flag durability, the closing spring, and squirrel resistance. Rated 4.0 stars on about 20,000 ratings, just under our usual 4.3 bar.
Defense mechanism	Rechargeable weight-activated rotating perch	Weight-activated shroud	Weight-activated shroud (adjustable)	Weight-activated (adjustable)	Weight-activated (ports close)
Seed capacity	~5 lb seed	—	5.1 lb seed	~12 lb (2 gallon)	2 lb seed
Feeding ports	4 ports	4 ports	6 ports	6 ports (both sides)	—
Material	Polycarbonate + metal	Chew-proof polycarbonate + metal	Polycarbonate + metal (chew-proof)	Steel + polycarbonate	Powder-coated metal + clear plastic tube
Mounting	Hang	Hang	Hang	Hang or pole	Hang
Weather guard	—	Seed ventilation system	UV-stabilized, weather-resistant	Roof + seed baffles	Powder-coated, rust-resistant