Squirrel's Delight Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this squirrel feeder in fall of 2005, and greatly enjoyed watching the squirrels' antics the first winter. Little ones would sit inside to feast, popping up like a jack-in-the-box, while larger ones would lift the lid, reach in with the lid resting on their backs while they grabbed a piece of peanut,then lean back and let the lid drop while they ate, then repeat this many times.

The following winter, I started noticing that some of the squirrels had bald spots, and they looked worse with each passing day. I feared there was some sort of mange going around. Then I realized that none of the smaller squirrels were effected, just the big ones.

And then I realized that the bald spots were precisely where the lip of the lid would be scraping against their backs as they pulled away from the box.I went out and felt the bottom edge of the lid, which was sharp as a razor, and which has been dragging across their backs as they pull themselves out of the box.

The box is coated with an enamel paint, and over the course of last winter, the squirrels' bodies must have rubbed that off, exposing the raw edge. I suppose I could put duct tape or something along the edge to dull it but I don't want to take the chance at this point and frankly, I no longer enjoy watching them at this feeder knowing it has harmed them.

A box feeder is fun to watch, but I recommend you avoid any type which has an overhanging lip on the lid as this one does. I have seen others which have a flat lid, and though it's more easily destroyed, wood would probably be less hazardous than metal.

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Product Description:
Squirrels will delight in this ingenious feeder. Distract the squirrels from your bird feeders by filling the feeder with up to 4 lbs of peanuts, corn and other large seeds. Constructed of powder-coated metal, it will stand up to the damaging teeth of the squirrels. Can be mounted easily on a tree, post or deck.

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