A True Anti-Squirrel Bird Feeder That Works
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ต.ค. 2020
- UPDATE! I never expected to get more than 20 to 50 views. LOL Now this is at TWO MILLION! The comments are interesting and funny. Many are insulting but that where we are in the world now. Someone doesn't like something or disagrees, just use throw out an insult or go on the attack. I guess when you are insecure, it makes you feel better. Psychology 101.
It's A new twist on a squirrel-proof bird-feeder. Okay, the feeder is really designed to be a Chickadee feeder. So far, it has worked. No squirrels were hurt in spite of falling about 12 feet after failed attempts at stealing bird seed. The feeder was installed months ago, and so far no squirrel has been able to get to the seed. They jumped on and immediately slide off to the ground 12 feet below. Ouch! Flying squirrels! Okay, the "thump" is a sound effect created by my fist hitting a pillow.. So don't be concerned about a squirrel hitting granite. It's all for our entertainment...the squirrels and the birds. - ตลก
They tend to be very adaptive creatures. A friend had a feeder that was being visited by the fuzzy critters, did everything to keep them from the feeder. He finally put it on a smooth steel pole with a wide angled shroud that was covered with a thin layer of grease, they just slid off on the ground when they jumped in it. One of the squirrels went up a tree that was some distance away, went out on a very slim limb and set up an oscillation on the limb. when the limb was moving up and down at a good rate he used it as a catapult to launch himself to the feeder, landed on top of the feeder and went to feasting while he looked at us watching him. They will also work in teams to overcome an obstacle.
That's why you shoot them.
There needs to be a laugh button. 😆😆😆
@@Katgirl2024 you should’ve patented that idea
That was pretty smart of the squirrel.
Nature's ultimate fuzzy little wit rivals! 😊 cute and persistent
I just need to clarify...I don't hate squirrels. I am amused and amazed by them. They are clever little creatures and its fun to watch them analyze situations, but bird feed is for the birds and it's not cheap, especially when it gets gobbled down by furry little pigs. They don't seem to get the concept of sharing.
Also they are able to pocket large amounts of bird seed in their cheeks that they bury or hide, "squirrel away," and quickly come back for more. Where we live they will do that continuously until there's nothing left for any bird or squirrel, more than they will probably ever eat. My husband and I enjoy and admire the squirrels and put out peanuts for them but it's never enough. They are big time hoarders. Right now my husband just puts out an amount for each every day and says it's too expensive to put out any more everyday and whoever gets it, gets it. He likes all animals, as I do as well. We've tried a few things, unsucessfully, and my husband just gave up, but this looks like it is worth trying. Thank you!
I had a dog dish that I filled with seed just for the squirrels. I looked out later to see if they had found it. I about died when I saw a squirrel lying in the dish and eating away! Took a picture so when I need a laugh. Priceless.
Do the squirrels that try it fall to their death???
@@My_Fair_Lady Did you somehow discern that from the video, or were you watching something else?
@@mimitaylor5938 Squirrels always land on their feet even from ridiculous heights. They spread out all four limbs and basically "parachute" to the ground.
He's doing the squirrel equivalent of when you go to the fridge, find there's nothing to eat but then come back to the same fridge expecting things to change, like maybe finding a chocolate cake magically appeared.
Lol so true
LOL.
I actually quite like watching squirrels, they're determined little critters. But they are funny too sometimes! We had a simple bird feeder in our yard that was just a greased pole. We saw many squirrels try to get up it but quickly realised that it wasn't possible. But on one occasion one particular squirrel seemed more determined than the rest. This squirrel spend a good while trying, and the more it tried the more agitated it got, its tail started twitching more and more, and it began chattering furiously! By the end it was totally demented and started bombing it around the yard attacking any birds that were close enough! I've never seen anything so funny in my life, I wish I'd got it on video!😂
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You didn't film it, it didn't happen.
@@onekerri1 Guess 99.99 percent of my life didn't happen either then? ))
@@Altair885 Sorry, I forgot to put (sarcasm) at the end. I was just saying what the kids say these days.
I've seen plenty of squirrel videos on TH-cam and it always amazes me how tenacious they get over free food. You can practically see their little heads smoking as they try and puzzle their way past obstacles. They are surprisingly smart sometimes!
Agreed. They will work it out eventually and tell all their mates.
“Their little heads smoking” - 😄
@@samuelfellows6923 Mine are usually bleeding from their heads when the Pellet penetrates their skull killing them!!
I like how this comment implies that squirrels have to pay for food too
@@adewilliam9047 To a wild animal, a pile of nutritious ready to eat seeds and nuts is free food. The work it would otherwise yake to gather being the payment
I had a large platform feeder on a metal pole with a squirrel baffle that worked great but I also had a squirrel feeder that utilized a large glass jar that I put a handful or two of raw peanuts in the shell into it and the backyard entertainment value went up by a factor of at least 10. Birds are beautiful, squirrels are entertaining.
Yes, squirrels need food too. Feed the birds and the squirrels and be happy.
@@AM-dn4lk They HAVE their food - they survived before we ever fed them. Now they are like those that get handouts for free, will NOT give them up, and will fight to keep them. they actually put more work into getting the "free" food than if they just foraged for what they should be eating anyway.
@@mchrysogelos7623 deep in the forest they have everything they need, around humans they take stuff from human trash to survive.
@@mchrysogelos7623 How are birds any different? They have their food too. The only point of offering human sources of food to _any_ wildlife (or even pet) is our own entertainment. See how long your cat or dog stays friendly if you stop feeding it.
@@StorieswithSquirrels 6 days
I did not expect the "confused math squirrel" bit, that was unexpectedly hilarious.
My mother used to put out bird feeders and only one ever was truly squirrel proof. Alas it was not bear proof. It was amazing the amount of damage that bear did to that feeder as it was of sturdy metal construction.
Those trigonometry equations were hilarious touch.
I know I had flash backs of long nights trying to figure out formulas.
Ikr 🤣
what were they for?
The real name of the squirrel is Talete
@anime
It represented the mental calculations which the squirrel was performing...a thought bubble.
I've watched squirrels destroy two different supposedly squirrel proof feeders. Acrobatics, and much entertainment ensued. One the rodent bounced off a window to get the proper trajectory to reach the feeder. At that point although the squirrels weight closed the feeder, it wrapped its body around the cylinder of the feeder, and proceeded to chew its way through the sides of the cylinder. Which then collapsed, and seeds galore. On another which had no place to perch, it leaped of a ledge, twisted sideways, and then drop kicked the feeder until it was upside down. Broken feeder on the ground. Again there was many seeds, and there was much rejoicing in squirrel town!
I pushed the dislike button by accident, sorry
And then discovered I can remove dislike
I had a squirrel bounce off me one day while I was in the garden. I was startled, not knowing they would do that. They aren't afraid!
@@sharonstanley5054 Yur lucky it didn't bite you. They do that too!
@@jeffreystacy867 comment dislikes don't matter
You have got to admire the determination of squirrels. They definitely don't give up.
This squirrel-proof bird feeder is genius. It’s actually quite attractive.
It’s so nice to see that there actually can be a bird-feeder the squirrels can’t get to. I’ve been watching “squirrel vs bird-feeder” videos for two weeks and the squirrel has always won in the end. Thank you for the inspiration that we can feed our birds without feeding the pesky little squirrels too.
"No animals were hurt during the production of this video"... with the exception of a few bruised squirrel egos 😂
@@My_Fair_Lady eat them much better
The one guy fell off and it looks a long way down...
@@heathermcd12 fun fact: squirrels can fall 100 feet onto concrete and not get hurt.
@@peterklym930 I'm in your Club- they can't outsmart a pellet gun! I eat squirrel at least once a week- the ones that can't accept no for an answer
@@jeffreybaker1725 Curious: what do they taste like?
Note that I'm assuming you live far from any downtown. I wouldn't recommend eating the meat from a city animal that got exposed to (and maybe even ate) all kinds of crappy pollution & random city items.
Your creativity is only second to your sense of humour. Great idea and great video.
Gay
Hilarious. I love the editing and music, fine work. Thank you Sir!
I love how she looks towards the camera as if to say “you bastards!”
I don't know how you can be amused by a obviously hungry animal. I think squirrels are far more entertaining than birds and people that don't think they should eat too suck
I lost it when the equation came up and the sounds of the squirrel's hesitation. XD
Lol. It just seemed like he/she was calculating.
I copied it down. Just in case. :)
You had those squirrels questioning their abilities entirely. They can jump from flimsy tree branches to flimsier tree branches, but navigating some PVC pipe was too much 🤣
I was house sitting for a friend whose family fed the birds. They also had ravenous squirrels that would clean out the feeders like there was no tomorrow. So, I lined the deck railing that led to the feeder w/tubs of water so they couldn't traverse the railing but they'd find a way, no matter how many tubs of water I added and soon it became a game, lol!
Everyday, I'd go out w/a new-fangled deterrent and I think the squirrels just looked at me from the trees laughing their heads off so I'd get out of the way and let them bust through yet another lame-brained deterrent, hahaha!🐿👀
Don’t ever bet on it.
PVC pipes do not occur in nature.
@@reynaldoflores4522 wow.. I didn't know that. 😮 😒
@@Paige-Turnner Your sarcasm has overwhelmed me😆
Love the sound effects!
Loved the squirrelly sound effects.
Ok, I lost it when the bull fighting music started. Nice job.
I think you mean ¡Olé!.
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Never expected this attention. Thank you for amazing comments! I try to answer everyone but I'm failing so far. Got some good ideas from the comments. Someone asked about seeing a close-up of the bird-feeder. Sorry, I had just taken it down two days ago and dumped it. I am working on a new one. I built the old one far too heavy. I used central vac PVC pipe. Bad idea. It's too lightweight to hold a bird feeder for very long, so it began to sag.. My next one will be made from 2 inch plumbing PVC pipe. It has thicker walls. BTW, those spinners are in the plumbing dept at the Home Depot or Lowes. My next one will be taller and stick farther out from the deck.
Actually. I suggest metal pipe similar to chainlink fence parts. Then the larger loose plastics pieces. Lots of slip but more strength and no sun degradation of the plastic.
Aargh, love all critters, but squirrels take the (suet) cake!! this for the giggles and ideas!!
I hope you will go into production so I can buy some effective squirrel-proof feeders. My current ploy is to hang lots and lots of disposable feeders made from empty Oatly cartons, and fill each one with a very small amount of seed so the squirrels will exhaust themselves running up and down, whereas it’s a lot easier for the birds to flit from one to the other.
It sounds like the squirrels eventually had you beat this round! looking forward to your next prototype!
I'd love to see the new one lol!
That's funny as hell I love to see squirrels falling on those tricks🤣
My sister had a problem with squirrels. She also has a .177 pellet rifle. Even with standard sights an open window about 20-25 feet from the target results in consistent head shots.
I have to tell my dad about this. He has been waging war on the squirrel population in his yard for a while now!
lmao mine too, he looks like a crazy person chasing them off his lawn.
Lol that's such a dad thing to do
@Mr Brightside are squirrels really that bad?
@Mr Brightside They chewed thru power steering line 2 times same month, chewed insulation off tractor wires, chewed insulation off of Romex 12/2 electrical wire, stopped short of biting wire, chewed wiring on generator. I counted 25 squirrels & chipmunks on my 3 acre yard all out at same time. Then stray cats moved and began thinning them out. Very aggravating & difficult to get rid of.
@@ronaldlee2376 best solution i found was a silenced .22 air rifle.
your sound effects add so much to this
I was wondering what it was that made this one so much more entertaining...lol. That music was brilliance.
...along with the vocal sound effects.
I think this led to the creation of the flying squirrel, like Rocky.
the sound effects had me in stitches
The irresistible temptation of the forbidden fruit....
I love the music and the sound effects. I laughed out loud by myself.
What a cool feeder...thanks for this!!
Sound effects are great!
I built something like this a few years ago, except it was mounted on line, not pipe, the kind of line that is used to hang laundry. It was really the same idea, with the pipes turning and a round plate. After a month or so, I ended up seeing a successful squirrel jump 5 feet over the turning pipes and the plate, and land on the wire, which he couldn't see until he jumped. He was the only one in the yard who could do this, but then he did it every day without any problem. The line was attached on one side to a tree, on the other side it was a stake with a rosebush that grazed all around. Very effective against animals. And funnily enough, the squirrel had a kind of ritual before jumping. He would go back and forth on the line, and when he made up his mind, he would hug the tree for 2 seconds and then run and jump.
Positive the OP had a similar experience...Not gonna work! Only one that does is the clear cone shaped hooded ones, where the squirrel slides down, and cant see the clear plastic perch...Hung 5-6 feet up, and over the rail...
squirrel see anti-squirrel feeder
Squirrel: It's big brain time...
Brilliant. Simple, easy to build, and cheap. Thank you.
Great video! It got me laughing like I was watching the old Saturday morning cartoons.
When you put up the math equation ,I hit the floor laughing./ Great clip.
Very funny to those of us who fight squirrels 🐿 daily.
I know right
Squirrels are literally bushy tailed rats
I can't think of one similarity
Limb rat is what we call them
@@MrJsv650 thanks for clearing that up
Ok Tailess Monkey
@@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar The only difference is the bushy tail.
Love the sound effects👍
Thanks 😁
The dad energy that vibes from the editing is amazing. Good video.
The math equation blew me away. How funny. Great job on your video and your patience to successfully fend off the squirrels.
Blew you away?
Trig identities are horrifying.
The first one is on his way back with some PVC cement!!
Or Flex Tape
Yep...after looking at a TH-cam video for help on what to do.
1) hope the squirrel has a permit for any plumbing working.
2) would the squirrel's work pass inspection code?
I love your soundtrack!
Thanks!
I appreciate that you didn't make your device to harm them.
This is great. Thanks for sharing this non killing, non hurting, non sling-shot-the-squirrels-away solution.
Yeah that squirrel spinning one was too much .. kinda funny tho 😄
Gotta LUV the slingshot solution! I've got the Yankee Flipper spin feeders that work GREAT!!!
yep great way to kill squirrel from hunger.
i am more merciful, I trained my dogs to hate them and they run around the property freely. Squirrels tend to stay away from a place when they see dozens of other dead squirrel carcasses lying around from being stupid enough to enter the yard with german sheppards that can out run them . you think this sounds cruel, but the squirrels die in about 2 seconds, if that. pretty quick and they don't starve.
Amazing how they look at it and realize they can’t make it and look for other ways.. cool video and squirrel proof feeder!
The squirrel algebra has me laughing tears @1:14 LOL Genius sir! Well done!!!
The algebraic equation was hilarious.
Nice setup! But we use a Jack Russell terrier who has his own doggy-door and he hates squirrels!
LOVE IT! Alas I don't have a dog, but my neighbor has a GREAT watch dog in his yard.
Now you need bird proof squirrel-feeders.
I have waited my entire life to see this! 😁 And I am Happy!!! Oh my goodness! Love it! Job Well Done! ❤️
The silence, the contemplation. . . the suspense is all golden!! Great build, thanks for sharing! S. Carolina
There was little payoff... zzzz...
Well I love the vid. Squirrels are smart and determined little fur balls. They do make great entertainment when people build puzzles for them to solve. Thank you for the show.
Takes a clever man to outsmart those little critters.
Well done to you sir.
Funny video! I love the edits. Good job!
Some years ago my cousin had racoons getting into his bird feeder. He created the "Coonapult" bird feeder. Needles to say, a racoon would try to raid the feeder in his yard and suddenly find itself flying into his neighbor's. Amazing contraption. What's more, amazing what a racoon can endure.
And probably a misdemeanor.
Flying bandits
I will never understand why Americans are so cruel to wild animals
@@ericconnor8419 yeah boomers are despicable
@@ericconnor8419 dont they land on all fours like cats?
Also I truly think most people who own birds feeders do like seeing the birds but mostly enjoy foiling the squirrels
You ain't wrong! :)
Also wondering what the 1/2" clear plastic tubing on the deck railing is for? Water line for birdbath?? Just curious. Nice vid.
Hahaha... What a great video! I love the accompanying soundtrack in the background as the first squirrel was working out his complex trigonometric "solution". So funny. Really well done! Thanks for this!
Thank you so much for that. I had fun. We have moved so I have to come with a new plan.
I hate to say it but one day, just when you think you have them licked, you’ll glance over and see they outsmarted you!
Squirrels never give up.
A few winters ago when there was no acorn crop from the many oaks in the neighbourhood I heart softened and put out some corn on the deck for the pair of squirrels that were raiding the bird feed. In about 3 weeks there were a dozen of them on the deck and others, the less battle hardened, waiting for an empty spot. I was glad when spring came and the guests went home to their own neighbourhoods.
@@barkingdoggai During one harsh Midwest winter my wife and I put peanuts out every few days That spring many of them returned and a few decided to chew through my soffit and actually started to dig through the drywall into the house. It wasn’t easy convincing them to leave. They are persistent. We decided not to feed them after that!
Jimmy B. They taste like chicken.
@@barkingdoggai j
They will eventually figure out a design flaw. Like those out pipe sections -- not enough of them. If they push them to the other end, then they can climb on the pipe and leap over the pizza pan.
I love the sound effects. Even the spaghetti Western music. TH-cam creators are the new MGM.
Finally managed to foil all the squirrels in the neighborhood, buying feeders that close feeding holes when squirrels step on it. Fun watching them try so hard, only to get irritated. 😂
I love love love the squirrel proof feeder system. We shall endeavor to build one.
I normally hate background music but I must say this time it was perfect. It was like being at the movies. Great job Sir. I got a good laugh when the confident black squirrel took a fall.
Yeah, the background music worked well.
Same here! The objectionable YT music is usually just the heavy bass, which rudely wakes up sleeping people and cats. Some videos make you choose between the voice content and keeping sleepers sleeping, and that's not fair.
Link to the track?
I hope the poor little thing's alright.
@@reynaldoflores4522 Me too.
FANTASTIC I WANT/NEED one of these bird feeders !
Okay, it's about time that I showed up here. The "Tilt-A-Squirrel" feeder no longer exists. It gone because we sold our home and are in the process of moving into a new place on November 15. I have plans for new design. The "Tilt-A-Squirrel" feeder worked well up until the end. It was breached a couple of times, after a strong wind blew the whole thing up against the railing. We have moved three hours away. Will they follow? We'll see.
Lolz..i love hearing seeing the challenge stories between people that can go too the moon verses a wild Squirell at the Feeder😂
The only other squirrel proof feeder was a slinky style. Couldn't figure that one out as well.
Well done Sir.
Squirrel-trig. I love it.
Nice, simple yet effective.
From West Java, very warm thanks and applause from someone whom you made laugh heartily! Your Squirrel Foiler is excellent!
I've never seen a black squirrel before, she/he was beautiful
Lots of them in Ontario. I grew up in Nova Scotia and we only had red squirrels and they rarely came out of the forest.
Black is beautiful!
OMGosh I was thinking the same!! I love animals, I'm 64 and Have Never seen a black squirrel...that was Awesome! I would've put seeds on the deck just for the squirrel then everyone would've been content!
@@truckerradioshow2493 I live in NW Ontario and we only have the little red ones here! When I grew up in Toronto we had the big black and grey ones and no little Red ones. Lol
still a grey squirrel but in a black phase
I love the way this squirrel think with a advance math equation, patent it sir you'll make a buck while we'll have a squirrel proof bird feeder to enjoy our favorite birds, without having to build it, frankly I got no place to build it but plenty of space to install it
Very clever contraption!! Funny commentary!! Enjoyed this very much!
That black squirrel was beautiful 😍!
Now I just need a balcony and I’m all set.
I found the best way to handle those damn squirrels eating my bird feeder food was to simply put out a nice / deep bowl of nuts right under the feeder - just fir them - they seem to agree
Yup! They come up to me and take a peanut from my hand. Now they climb up my screen door begging for peanuts 🥜
Oh the black one is gorgeous!😍😍
Good edit on the music and sound effects
Honestly you have a very calming voice that would fit a nature documentary. I'm surprised this hasnt gone even more viral yet
Lol. Actually it what's I do for a living although not quite with that character voice. Thank you. I voiced my audio book, The Ugly One In the Middle.
@@ionamic ah cool that makes since and your welcome!
@Click Bait I have to think about that.
Great video and sound effects!!!
1:10 That squirrel hitting them formulas had me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
1:15 oh! that is the same calculation I make when I try to get out of bed each morning.
Maybe the squirrel should borrow an Acme catalog from Wile E Coyote and find something to use to attack the feeder.
Funny, I was thinking the same thing! There has to be some kind of rocket he could strap to his back that would propel him from the ground straight up to the feeder.
Wile E squirrelllll suuuperrrr geniussss all it needs is some goggles and acme bat wings
Ah yes. Loved Wile E Coyote and the ACME catalog.
@@ionamic One of the funniest shows ever!
Those PVC loops may prevent the squirrel from climbing across the PVC pipe, but it's still not going to stop them from getting to the seeds. Squirrels can jump over six feet. They will eventually just jump from the deck railing onto the feeder.
The feeder is supported only by springs and cannot bear the squirrel's weight.
Yes, they can jump...but their launch pad kept spinning.
Best squirrel-proofing I've seen on youtube.
Really enjoyed this, thanks.
“No animals were harmed in the production of this video”. Well... errr.. except for the squirrels. 😂🤣😂😅
The key word is "during".
@@DaveDude
Pretty sure one Squirrel fell into his death during the video and was never seen again. x,D
I love how you can almost see the wheels turn in his head as he tries to figure it out.
Squirrels are the ultimate problem solvers.
@@bluelagoon1875 for sure. Check out Mark Rober's squirrel maze he just put out. It didn't take long for them to figure out how to get what they wanted. They definitely have more critical thinking skills than some people have.
Hahaha. Really funny. Good music. Great editing. Love it.
Squirrel: “Who designs these wacky drive-thrus anyway?” 🤷🏼♂️
Great vid, but y'know, I was almost rootin for the squirrel, almost
Plot twist, the squirrel gang kidnap a bird family and forces the father to get seeds for them.
Also proceeds to cut the human cable, no food for us, no internet for you.
Bahahaha 🤣😂🤣
Hahahahaha! You could write a new episode of Breaking Bad!😅
I have been fighting an ongoing battle with those little grey varmints for about 30 years. They don't give up readily, but i've foxed them a few times. This is great to see. Mostly they have destroyed everything else as well as digging up freshly planted anything.
Geeze, I loved watching your video! The music was great with it! The design is so great, I think you could sell these! I laughed so hard at the math equation too, and when that squirrel slid off, was funny too. I am glad you ended it with a happy bird eating.
He’s lucky he doesn’t have mark rober squirrels in his yard
I know phat gus would have a field day.
@@Justin-fx9xu phantasic*
My wife wants to make a modified version of this rig to keep me away from the turkey on Thanksgiving before everything is ready and everyone has been seated at the table. Thanks a lot for giving her the inspiration (NOT!!!)
By far the best I've ever seen!
Just set up a challenging (yet achievable) squirrel feeder in the opposite corner of the yard.
That metal spring perch would be mighty cold on a January morning.
Isn't metal only cold for animals that try to actively heat up whatever body part touches it?