How I Designed ● a Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

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I'm making another squirrel proof bird feeder! But before I do, I need to find out what size of opening a squirrel cannot get through. I used a simple set-up to determine that size. The squirrels were very co-operative and were great volunteers in helping me determine their limits. No squirrels were harmed in the making of this video! Squirrels are smart and can get into most squirrel proof bird feeders. But if you design it properly they won't be able to enter the bird feeder.
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@gritsnsand 3 года назад

5:39 Squirrel is thinking " I really need to hit the gym. I used to have no problem fitting into this thing."

@Le-vh9iv Год назад

Dude this type of practical long term experiments on real world problems are what I love about youtube. Awesome.

@chrisnotap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tagesschaumukbang345 9 месяцев назад

3:23 link and search

@discojoe3 3 года назад

Wow, this video of you incrementally adjusting the height of bars for several minutes was truly compelling.

@Plantsandtoyhorses 3 года назад

Hi Chris! I am so glad you made a new video! My husband and i tried to make a version of your triangular bird feeder with the ringlets. However since we don't have a nice work shop with a table saw or pipe cutter, instead of using copper pipe we used PVC pipe to make the ringlets. Also since we don't have a way to properly cut glass, we used clear plexiglass that can easily be drilled into. My husband put aluminum strips around the base panel for sturdiness. He had to put screws into the bottom panel that go into the PVC ringlets as the silicone adhesive was not holding them onto the plastic very well. To make it hard for squirrels to open, we used cabinet magnets on the opening panel. We have ours hanging in a tree. And its certainly kept squirrels from going inside, and its been up since middle of May but the birds around here still have not learned to associate it with food. but we still need to add the perch so maybe that will help.

@judithhoudeshell9313 2 года назад

just know that the squirrels may chew the pvc pipe and plexiglass as they did on my feeders when we replaced the broken glass front!

@_Solaris 3 года назад

The many miniscule incremental adjustments were riveting & fascinating.

@marty01957 3 года назад

Loved the glass and copper bird feeder! Looking forward to this new one!

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@BrucesWorldofStuff 3 года назад

Thanks for the video it was a lot of fun to watch... I have lots of squirrels in my yard. I have Lots of old huge trees and the squirrels are everywhere. We bark at each other, Yes squirrels bark... Lol They play games with my dogs, like chase the squirrels around the tree sideways. Let's chase the squirrels hanging on the swinging tree branch. My fav is lets through nut shells at the dogs game... Squirrels re so much fun! The best one is, Let's play Ball game! The squirrels comes down the tree and gets on the ground about 4 feet from the tree and teases the dog and when the dog runs for the squirrels, the squirrels runs for home base and the dog tries to climb the tree too! So funny! The dog never learns... :-D I was playing bark at the squirrels the other day with a squirrels and another squirrels came from another tree behind me and thumped me in the head with a walnut... :-) Silly squirrels! LLAP

@ginafriend1690 3 года назад

That took patience and quite helpful. Learn something new everyday. Thanks!

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@MKokalari 3 года назад

I think at some point the squirrel said : I can still fit but I am full at this point.

@user-rk5od9ke7i 3 года назад

"Эти понты не для меня"-решила выдра. И не пришла...

@guillermoquintanilla4253 2 года назад

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@BillSmithPerson Год назад

I assume he used a different test squirrel each time.

@truthreignsfacts4997 3 года назад

Little did the little critter know, that he was part of an experiment, with the ultimate goal of designing a feeder, that him and his friends would no longer get a free meal. Maybe the squirrel can find a lawyer to defend him, by the homeowner showing partiality to a particular species. Many lawyers are rodents, so it shouldn’t be hard!

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

Lol! Nice analogy!

@miric6224 3 года назад

LOL

@OneBlueFroggy 3 года назад

@Eugene Saint - well done ! ❤️🇨🇦👍

@louisegogel7973 3 года назад

@Eugene Saint Hahahaha very funny legalese.

@REVNUMANEWBERN Месяц назад

Lawyer for the rodent can sue for discrimination LOL , claim "Bird privilege"

@TheVwgolfmk1 3 года назад

Interesting video, looking forward to seeing the new feeder. 👍😁

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

You and me both!

@bjorncedervall5291 3 года назад

Next they will send in their baby squirrels to get the food for them.

@nrqed 3 года назад

lol!

@PurpleObscuration 3 года назад

Or turn their heads 90°.

@plantbased5673 3 года назад

That might be a violation of child labor laws. 🤔

@bazza945 3 года назад

Did you notice at the tightest setting the squirrel didn't bother trying to enter. That shows incredible smarts, because as you will have observed they usually never give up trying.

@khavyvath22 3 года назад

Squirrel: is this thing getting smaller or am I getting fatter ?

@kicknsystm 3 года назад

I was thinking that very thing. You beat me to the post lol.

@khavyvath22 3 года назад

kicknsystm great minds think alike

@Blob_07 3 года назад

Hahaha lol

@tomcoryell 3 года назад

Someone used the wrong setting on the dryer when they washed the feeder.

@b.a.lineman7582 3 года назад

Yea... giving the lil guy a complex... soon after the 1-1/4” opening he ran out into traffic and ended it

@erics118garage5 3 года назад

I can’t wait to see your new feeder Chris. I absolutely love the last one so I built two of them!

@merlewarnsholz2094 3 года назад

Interesting - Great video, and it shows how they go about their work, until it doesn't work anymore. Thanks for sharing.

@BigHesh81 3 года назад

Loved the video Chris! Always great content, and I LOVED that perspective from inside the jar! Have you seen Mark Rober's squirrel video? Given your enjoyment for squirrel-proof bird feeders, I think you'd really get a kick out of it! Cant wait to see the new design!

@kariknight6287 3 года назад

Great video. Look forward to the next one.

@T1Oracle 3 года назад

I took a fish tank, cut 1.5 inch holes in it, and mounted it on a stick. That's my bird feeder. It was cheaper than copper pipe. Thanks for the idea!

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

It's all about using the noggin and creativity you've proven that!!

@pterodox123 3 года назад

Beautiful audio! Both the voice over and nature.

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@thumper1747 3 года назад

Not only do I commend you for sharing your exploits, but all those leaving comments are so entertaining 👍

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@danmelton4516 2 года назад

You notice how the birds get in .video didn't show.

@paulinelee9694 3 года назад

This is fascinating to watch. Thankyou for sharing this with us

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@kilroy2517 3 года назад

"Hey Joanie, call your cousin, Little Mike. We're gonna need him here."

@garykorzelius5930 3 года назад

Fun and entertaining as usual. Thanks Chris.

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@stevenV57 3 года назад

Cute squirrels and they taste good too, makes a fine gumbo.

@natfoss5031 3 года назад

Squirrels are delicious

@dannyvancauwenberghe 3 года назад

I appreciate you using the metric system as well

@spaideman7850 3 года назад

squirrel: im gonna bring my 2 toddlers here tomorrow.

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

The young ones won't approach it. They are too cautious.

@josiahwest1541 3 года назад

Always love your vids

@aaronalquiza9680 2 года назад

after all these years, i'm starting to think that the squirrel is a paid actor.

@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190 2 года назад

*WELL DONE SAYS THE BIRDS!!* *HAHAHA!!*

@michaeldixon7961 3 года назад

The squirrel will have a hacksaw and screwdriver on the next visit.

@sueg2658 Год назад

Interesting experiment. Great idea! Well they did enjoy the seeds while it lasted. But this experiment will help you build a way that the birds get their share too.

@JakesOnline 3 года назад

Attach a twig at the opening to see if they try to use it as a tool.

@tryhardfinessedyou 3 года назад

If I was betting id say no.

@canada5691 3 года назад

Trust me, they will chew right through anything made of wood or plastic to get at food. I’ve had them chew right through my plastic composter that is 1/4” thick.if you have a clear plastic container with seeds in it, they will chew right through the side of it to get to the seeds.

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

Correct. That is why I do not use plastics.

@donleathers1070 Год назад

I have had squirrels gnaw through a copper fuel line in my parked outside truck

@Axgoodofdunemaul 3 года назад

Good video. I especially liked your sound background.

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@aunusuallylargecat1779 3 года назад

squirrel: *gets stuck also squirrel: _what you doing there step bro?_

@NichaelCramer 3 года назад

If I had to guess, I’d think that the real limit here is the size of the squirrel’s skull. That is, if they can get their head in, they can get the rest of their body is. The folklore is that, because of the “collapsible” nature of their skeletons a full-grown rat can get through a hole the size of a dime or a nickel. I think it’s cool that you did your own experimenting here. One other source might be to ask, say, an exterminator. I suspect they might have some good data on the size of the hole various animals can get through. In any case, nice job.

@lohphat 3 года назад

The programmer in me screamed inside "Do a binary search instead of a linear search for the threshold!"

@demiurgiac 11 месяцев назад

You just saved me a lot of head scratching. I want to build a protective 'cage' to put young plants in (that my squirrels keep ripping up). Now I know the required bar spacing with no more than effort than watching a 6 minute YT video. Thanks!

@jandastroy 3 года назад

Adolescent squirrel: np fam Recently graduated squirrel: oh uh, this was my future plan

@Astalyxs 3 года назад

great vid and very interesting!

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@MasterJediJason 3 года назад

I enjoyed this video more then any video i have seen in such a long time! Thanks for making it!

@greeniejeannie Месяц назад

I'm a squirrel. I will teach my babies to get in there and shove some seeds out! I WILL find a way!

@MuhammadDaudkhanTV100 3 года назад

Excellent idea

@YY4Me133 Год назад

The height of the opening was changed, but not the width. I think that's why the squirrel was able to get into such small openings.

@kcain64 3 года назад

How did you settle on 1 1/2' for the bird feeder?

@stephenmartini5890 Год назад

Nice to know you have all the time to devote to a squirrel feeder. Just put the feeder at the top of a pole and a paint can with a hole in bottom over top a hose clamp. Can shakes as squirrel tries to climb over.

@apollonia6656 3 года назад

Any ideas to stop starlings from depleting feeders ? Tried to many feeders without any luck. Thank you.

@steves5172 2 года назад

I think your results, good as they are, could be a ‘false positive’ - as the bars get smaller the squirrel gets fatter! I really loved the video thanks for uploading!

@chrisnotap 2 года назад

Great point!

@eamonrodgers4751 3 месяца назад

This is so cool and helpful, pesky squirrels, well done you my friend, my wee birds bring unimaginable joy❤

@conniewojahn6445 Год назад

The size of the opening depends on the size of the squirrel. Females and adolescents are smaller. Also, they will turn sideways and approach the opening so the length (width) becomes the height and they can squeeze in.

@chrisnotap Год назад

I had this up for almost a week. Many visited. The small ones will no venture up onto things like this until they gain confidence and grow bigger.

@pkaspar78 Год назад

Or the red squirrel which is smaller

@leftylou6070 2 года назад

Well, that was exciting!

@RickRottman 3 года назад

I think I'd rather feed squirrels than birds. They're more entertaining, they're fellow mammals, and they don't poop on my cars.

@velvetmau 3 года назад

Also after they get fattened up they're tasty :)

@axeavier 3 года назад

how often do birds that aren't pidgeons or seagulls poop on your cars?

@joelwatts9042 3 года назад

No, they poop on my patio table.

@bjl1000 3 года назад

they eat your cars wires. much worse.

@FitemeUrlnotIrl 3 года назад

Just wait until they take over your attic .-.

@k.fuentes7448 3 года назад

Is there video of the wild bird feeding on the seed?

@TacticalSandals 3 года назад

I think you also made a bird proof bird feeder.

@phuturephunk 3 года назад

You found quite the hefty boy to test this on. I really didn't think he'd be able to get out of the 2" setup.

@jacobfreeman5444 3 года назад

Since the shoulders are a non-issue the true bar to the squirrel is can it squeeze its head through. If yes is the answer then it can fit.

@chocol8milk 3 года назад

Best squirrel proof bird feeder: put out a little bowl with food for the squirrel's a few yards away. They stop focusing on the birdfeeder. Worked for me.

@RandomAmerican3000 3 года назад

Personally, I'd rather just cut out the birds and feed the squirrels.

@bluzzjazz 3 года назад

No, squirrels are greedy feeders. They eat that food and then go to the bird's. My break- barrel pellet gun has been the only deterrent thus far and that was a last resort.

@chrisleon2085 3 года назад

I love your other video of bird feeder cause the squirrel try so hard to get some food

@Sam-tg4ii 3 года назад

I think would have been better if you put the rods vertically. Squirrels are wider than they are high. So, they have a harder time going through vertically-tight areas than horizontally-tight

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

I will be experimenting with both vertical and horizontal. Thanks.

@daenite2480 3 года назад

And then their stepbrother walks in

@ltsgarage7780 3 года назад

Is that Step brother the Red Headed step child one??

@deltanovember2296 3 года назад

😂 if you know, you know.

@rishabhchaubey2621 3 года назад

6:10 Squirrel thinking "I should buy membership for gym"

@avablack9353 3 года назад

Aww the squirrel is adoreable 💜

@fatimasipen8191 3 года назад

Wow, you're the patient one.

@twinheatingairconditioning135 11 месяцев назад

Great camera work

@chrisnotap 11 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it

@ciprianseni3576 3 года назад

Nice Video. Thank you

@ciprianseni3576 3 года назад

Nice video. Thank you

@GrollPluriel 3 года назад

Nothing like a slinky on a vertical tube. Simple, cheap, easy and totaly squirel free!

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

That is a great tip!

@neiledwards5100 Год назад

I would actually enjoy having these creature’s in my garden

@BrilliantDesignOnline 3 года назад

"...or why our squirrels weigh 30 pounds" :-)

@sah7920 3 года назад

Due to the test feeding he does on them

@Phillip2423A 3 года назад

Nah nah, what you really do is make them compete in an 8 part Ninja Warrior style obstacle course to see which one gets the walnuts first.

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

I was considering doing that.

@nedflanders2943 3 года назад

Like mark rober did?

@penelopepitstop13 Год назад

@ Chris Notap, Hi. I thought this experiment was Dope from start to finish I really Enjoyed it it was an eye opener... You can actually see the squirrel thinking trying to work it out Amazing. Thank You. 🐶 PEACE! 🚭

@thestylesworld Год назад

Thanks for the video. Do you have any other video showing how birds are eating from this squirrel proof feeder?

@chrisnotap Год назад

Yes I do! .... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6F4k13Yx3w8.html

@drescherjm 3 года назад

I laughed each time the squirrel attempted to go inside. They are quite smart..

@shahzadrazi7639 3 года назад

Very genius. I'm looking for a pigeon proof bird feeder for my backyard in Las Vegas where pigeon is a big problem.

@josbigotis4578 3 года назад

That last squirrel looked defeated and hungry..

@h4hir1 2 года назад

Hi, IntlMind do you mind sharing pictures of your build. I am in the same situation with limited resources. Especially when copper is very costly and could not able to find 1.25" pipe at all in local stores.

@Vasyl40 3 года назад

thanks for the metrics)

@PeterVJaspersFayer 3 года назад

And now, you'll get chipmunks!

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

We do not have chipmunks in our area at all.

@curtdunlap6818 3 года назад

@@chrisnotap Oh, you're lucky! Those little Timber Tigers can wipe out a feeder in no time! Between the Squirrels, chipmunks & Grackles, not to mention the birds we're trying to feed, we go through a lot of feed!

@dianagillen1362 3 года назад

Cool 😆 squirrels are so funny 🤣

@itsBoatsandHoes Год назад

Squirrel is thinking, “I gotta lay off the nuts. I swear I fit in there yesterday…” 😂 🐿

@pigeonmanof180 3 года назад

Does it work with red squirrels and chipmunks? And are the 1/8 “ increments really necessary? And what about the accumulated bird droppings inside the horizontal jar? Is your design worth the extra work and wasted seeds?

@chrisnotap 3 года назад

This was just a test stand to determine the size of the opening they could not enter. That's why I used 1/8" increments over many days. I wanted to hone right in on the size. Lots of squirrels visited of many sizes. I can now start thinking of a design using bars.

@bigfan9805 Год назад

@@chrisnotap, I tried the "Design using Bars", i'd fill the feeder and then go to the bars, by the time i got home i couldn't care less who or what ate the seed👍🏻😉

@MiddleEastMilli 3 года назад

Ahhh yes, the Squirrel Limbo Bar!

@dorisdady8758 3 года назад

That so cute

@wilmerflores3466 3 года назад

Like 8 wins for the squirrel 🤩 and 1 win for the human 🤣

@troyjames827 Год назад

Squirrel probably thought he was getting fat as you lowered the bar lol

@stevecooper8121 Год назад

I bought mine at tractor supply and it works perfect. The weight of the squirrel closes the doors down.

@FahQ-fo3zc 3 года назад

What do you work at for a living I'm just curious

@robertsenecal3189 3 года назад

Good to watch at bedtime

@superman9772 Год назад

mount your feeders on a 4 inch diameter plastic pipe at a height of at least 5 feet and away from any tree, fencing or large scrub... the birds have easy access to the seed without any interference from squirrels... but it's not as fun as making squirrel mazes...

@progettiepassioni 3 года назад

mannaggia a te questi scoiattoli stanno diventando una droga hahahahahah

@MuhammadDaudkhanTV100 3 года назад

Nice

@Jeremy_Walker 3 года назад

Looks pretty bird proof too ...

@James-Jacobsen 2 года назад

Now you need to design a Bird proof Squirrel feeder

@stephaniedescoteaux4759 2 года назад

You have also designed a way of getting anti flea drops on a squirrel's neck and back. Or a bigger one with thick elastics with flea powder on them for feral cats who are really suffering and infested. I put flea drops on my cat door and my squirrel friend is flea free now. She had been scratching every 2 seconds, all over.