How to make ● a SQUIRREL PROOF Bird Feeder

DON'T MISS THE UPDATE AT THE END!! Made from copper and glass, this diy bird feeder is squirrel proof! Easy to make and saves you money. It allows birds to enter to get to the bird seed but prevents squirrel entry. Most small birds can enter holes 1" to 1.5" and squirrels can get into a hole not much smaller than a 2" hole as you can see in my little test video where I determined the smallest size hole that a squirrel could enter.
Bird feeder guards can be pretty ugly and are not very aesthetic but this bird feeder actually looks elegant and sleek with the patina of the old copper pipe and glass. Easy to fill and very easy to clean-out. Seed stays dry due to the solar effect of the glass. The bird feeder is see through so watching birds in your yard will become even better and more entertaining as the squirrels attempt to get to the bird seed and fail. I used my new Gopro "session" camera and got some pretty interesting shots of the birds as they enter from inside and outside the feeder!!
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PART LIST:
1) 1.5" (3.8cm) salvaged copper pipe cut into 3/4"(19mm) lengths
2) Salvaged window glass. I used 0.2"(5mm) thick glass which is pretty strong, you could use thinner. You'll need 2 pieces for the sides 16" x 11 1/2"( 40cm x 30cm) and 1 piece for the bottom 16" x 10 3/4"
(40cm x 27cm)
3) Salvaged seat belt material for the bird feeder door hinge.
4) All purpose silicone to hold all parts of the bird feeder together.
5) 7" x 11"x 3/4" (18cm x 28cm x 19mm) salvaged plywood for the base.
6) 4x4x 7"(9cm x 9cm) salvaged fence post
7) 1.5" (3.8cm) drill spade bit for bird feeder pole
8) 1.5" (3.8cm) galvanized fence pipe to mount the bird feeder onto.
I took the piece of 4" x 4" fence post and drilled a hole in it to fit the size of the pole.
I then used screws to attach that piece of fence post to the piece of 3/4" (19mm) plywood.
I then used silicone to attach the plywood to the glass base in the feeder.
The plywood piece then allows you to attach the coat-hanger latch for the glass door.

[@chrisnotap]

I'm working on another design!! I will be using stainless steel rods horizontally instead of the circles. First I need to determine the perfect distance apart that the rods need to be so a squirrel cannot enter and will still allow the birds to get in which will be another video in itself!! Should be very entertaining! If you want, you can Subscribe Here: ( and don't forget to click the Bell to Get Notified! ) kzbin.info

[@TheDrakulie]

why don't you just shoot all the squirrels with airgun ?

[@craigrainbow7674]

You would just need a size smaller than the average squirrel head. It's the one part that can't compress, like cats.

[@anthonyfox1436]

Nice bird variety

[@toniprice6110]

Thanks Chris

[@culinarycat6607]

Do you sell these? If so I would LOVE to buy one! Please let me know, thanks 🙂

[@CarlStreet]

Great design; highly practical; Excellent construction presentation -- good camera views; good lighting, good angles; good editing and pacing; No extraneous chatter -- VERY WELL DONE! Thank you!

[@chrisnotap]

That is great feed back! Thanks for that.

[@bev1377]

Very well said. I completely agree and enjoy all of @chrisnotap's presentations.

[@whateveritis3103]

And no annoying music. Thanks mate,enjoyed watching.

[@aliciavasquez7281]

Quit being so mean to squirrels ,they need to eat too,how would you like people to prevent birds eating and make squirrels feeders, animals are all God's creations ,you need to be kind to all God's creations.

[@whateveritis3103]

@@aliciavasquez7281 are you serious or sarcastic? Lol..

[@conregan7351]

Congrats on an aesthetically beautiful & highly successful design.

[@surfnetdz]

Your design also keeps the seeds from falling down to the ground, therefore not attracting rats (which has prevented me from having a bird feeder). My wife may also approve the design from the aesthetic viewpoint. Thanks so much! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@reesaserik3759]

Yes, my bird feeders attract rats also. So I hang them in the back yard away from the house. You are just going to attract rodents and other nefarious creatures if you feed birds. It is just the way it is. Every creature wants to eat -- it is what nature is. I do not worry about it. I have never had rats get in the house. They get in the garage (mine is detached from the house by 20 - 30 feet distance). I fixed that problem by putting the cat in the garage at night. She loves it! And she has left the 'prey' at the side door to show me she is doing her job. After 'hunting' all night, she is a lot calmer when I bring her into the house during the day. We used to have a problem with her being destructive. She just needed an outlet -- now she has one and I don't see near as many signs of rats now. People forget that even domestic animals have natural instincts and they are their happiest when they can indulge in those instincts.

[@rswow]

What about bird poop. Seems an unhygienic design, to say the least.

[@ytcarol]

Yes, my platform feeder always has those birdie t*rds in them, ugh.

[@cabininthewoods7326]

Your one of the few people who could outsmart a squirrel, I've seen plenty on you tube that failed to thwart squirrels.

[@randygreen007]

Squirrel comes back the next day with a hammer and a grin.

[@Zack_Zander]

Most likely a rock and a high platform... Throw and shatter

[@chrisnotap]

I'm working on another design. I will be using stainless steel rods horizontally instead of copper circles. First I need to determine the perfect distance apart that the rods need to be so a squirrel cannot enter and will still allow the birds to get in which will be another video in itself!! Should be very entertaining! If you want, you can Subscribe Here: ( and don't forget to click the Bell to Get Notified! ) kzbin.info

[@spockslot]

More like a hammer and a rocket launcher...lol

[@TheRoyce55]

How come you used glass instead of plexiglass?

[@spockslot]

@@TheRoyce55 forces squirrel to bring hammer instead of blowtorch which is more portable..lol

[@TexasScout]

That has to be one of the most satisfying things to watch ever.

[@erics118garage5]

I absolutely love this design. I originally found this video several years ago and followed your instruction on building one for myself. I’m happy to say that’s it’s been in use for 3 years now and it’s held up extremely well over our New England winters. My bluebirds absolutely love using it although I had to help a couple of them out because they didn’t seem to remember how they entered the feeder. The squirrels don’t even bother with this feeder any longer.

[@chrisnotap]

That's great! My feeder is still going strong. Been up for over 6 years now. I have another squirrel proof feeder planned to hopefully build this spring using sheet stainless steel. Stay tuned.

[@y0nd3r]

@@chrisnotap I'll be looking for a design that will let larger birds in like crows and cardinals but not the squirrels.

[@sydneymomma11]

Thank you for reporting in on your homemade one's resistance to New England winters, it's so helpful to know it'll last in these conditions.

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

If squirrels could talk, we would have heard cuss words like we've never heard before. LMAO 😹😹😹😹

[@teemmm538]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@graceamerican3558]

🤣🤣

[@zemtek420]

I see this was the end result of the squirrel in a jar lol

[@mrkool501]

This is the FIRST fully squirrel proof bird feeder I’ve EVER seen, kudos to you 🙏

[@Thinsanta]

Now you have to make a birdproof squirrle feeder 😂

[@Leatherman154]

A simple solution is to mount the feeder on a high pole. At the base of the feeder suspend a sleeve from springs that fits around the support pole. As the squirrel climbs the pole and grabs the sleeve, he'll slide back down to ground level, then the springs will retract the sleeve. Combine this with you new design and the birds could keep feeding without ever being bothered by a squirrel. Plus you get to watch squirrels ride the firepole.

[@Vote_By_Mail]

Squirrel would figure that out in 2mins. What's to stop him just going over the sleeve or climbing the springs? Might as well just use a wide based feeder. They'll still jump to the thing but at least it's not needlessly complicated.

[@philwilhelm2564]

COMPLETED AND IT REALLY WORKS!!! I did some additional "engineering" so I could hang mine on our porch. It has been fun watching the squirrels try to get to the bird food with no luck. But...... Ugh, Ugh, Ugh......After all my work, I went out to the feeder this morning just to find that almost all the bird seed was gone with a lot of it on the ground. Knowing that it was impossible for a squirrel to do it, and highly unlikely for a bird to get that much seed out, I looked at a movement on the ground to see the answer, a chipmunk. I give up. I've decided just to go ahead and feed the little guy. Besides, he's cute. (Now that I feed him in the morning, he leaves the feeder alone.) This was a fun project. I'm on to my next one, a squirrel proof Cardinal feeder. Thanks Chris

[@chrisnotap]

I'm working on another design. I will be using possibly stainless steel rods horizontally instead of the circles. First I need to determine the perfect distance apart that the rods need to be so a squirrel cannot enter and will still allow the birds to get in which will be another video in itself!! Should be very entertaining! If you want, you can Subscribe Here: ( and don't forget to click the Bell to Get Notified! ) kzbin.info

[@stevensevek6151]

Just mix some cayenne pepper in with the birdseed. The chipmunks will leave it alone but the birds won't notice.

[@amw1118]

Would love to know how you tweaked the feeder to hang it...thanks!

[@sjosly2]

@@stevensevek6151 Exactly. Cayenne pepper or white pepper. Birds don't have taste buds so they don't care !!

[@sjosly2]

@@amw1118 here's an idea. Use the seat belt material to form a couple of triangles that the glass feeder can fit inside, making sure to "glue" it to the glass. Then, you could just hang the triangles with the feeder inside from a branch or hooks screwed in to the eaves of your house

[@ChrisFredriksson]

That is The most beautiful and functional bird feeder I've ever seen! I love the design and you could watch the birds get their food. It probably is somewhat weatherproof as well, unless the rain is going horizontal that is.. But wow, really, what a beautiful bird feeder! I'm really glad I did subscribe "back then" =D

[@Helveteshit]

My only complaint is the Glass bottom, but I can see why he used it. Easy to silicone. But glass is generally bad as platform in colder climates. Since I doubt that glass is an expensive kind *shrug* But that is just my opinion. Not like it effects the performance of it. Looks elegant, for sure.

[@LincolnSP150]

PVC pipe easier to work with and much lighter.

[@akcrazygirl907]

@@LincolnSP150 the squirrels will just gnaw through PVC.

[@bev1377]

@@LincolnSP150 and squirrels can chew through it very easily! Their teeth are REALLY strong and they seem to spend all their energy chewing through anything to get the food inside! Since their unorthodox introduction to the UK many years ago, the American Grey Squirrel is considered VERMIN. They are a blight on the landscape due to their prolific numbers but mostly due to them decimating our beloved Red Squirrel population! They strip bark from trees and steal any (and all) food available... unless it's protected by something like @chrisnotap's design! They're not a protected species here - if injured, they are humanly destroyed by a Vet... not killed just because of their colour or their destructive, thieving ways! They might look cute, but I hate them with a passion, in case you hadn't realised, lol, there's just too many of them in my garden!

[@Amonlith]

At first I was like man how is that going to work then that huge squirrel showed up, lol I thought they were smaller..

[@grannypantsification]

This is the first attractive design of a squirrel proof bird feeder I have seen! Love it!💕

[@citizenearth71]

I love how the birds seem to feel safe and relaxed inside! Great job!

[@VEC7ORlt]

Are you a professional squirrel frustrator ?

[@chrisnotap]

+VEC7ORlt No. Just tried to figure out how to stop them from emptying the bird feeder of seeds.

[@cherri_tsuuuu]

smart

[@YourDeath311]

yeah fucking squirrel They even scare my birds everytime i put the cage in my garden

[@jameslivingston8301]

Chris Notap my squirrels empty my feeder in one day...

[@donmackie6086]

VEC7ORlt Lol!

[@gailbarrett9834]

This is awesome and pretty you can see everything. I love that the birds can go right in and eat unbothered! Love it ❤

[@waynelast1685]

The squirrel makes a deal with a young bluebird and they split the profits.

[@1BeGe]

What profits? Bluebird can get all the seeds he wants...no profit for him in giving half of it to the squirrel.

[@09kaustubh]

What will the bird get in return?

[@waynelast1685]

@@09kaustubh gets to live

[@ace-kz9id]

@@09kaustubh squirrels tend to steal bird eggs or kill birds (albeit rarely)

[@deadalready7467]

Guess Mark Roper didn’t see this one when he made his squirrel obstacle course version.

[@chrisnotap]

I'm working on another design. I will be using possibly stainless steel rods horizontally instead of the circles. First I need to determine the perfect distance apart that the rods need to be so a squirrel cannot enter and will still allow the birds to get in which will be another video in itself!! Should be very entertaining! If you want, you can Subscribe Here: ( and don't forget to click the Bell to Get Notified! ) kzbin.info

[@benmakenzie5481]

Its Rober 🙃

[@sailorman2617]

Roper’s attempt was pretty lame for him. He should have watched Daylight Robbery before designing it.

[@Hairyskinback]

@@sailorman2617 To be fair his was obviously for entertainment.

[@jacksparrowismydaddy]

but the obstacle course was fun and fantastic Gus is awesome.

[@ejuniorc09pkm]

This is SO satisfying. Finally, a KZbinr has overcome the squirrels!

[@chrisnotap]

I'm working on another one. I just finished getting data on the squirrels.......kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp6zk5KtibuDp7s

[@MrSammcauley]

Squirrels need love too

[@mounir2110]

@@MrSammcauley somewhere else.

[@rstlr01]

I just put 6 inch stainless steel pipe on the bird feeder pole. It is not as pretty but is certainly effective!

[@gregsmith1719]

What's wrong with squirrels? They have a right to exist. You want to torture them?

[@joanies6778]

Absolutely love this design! It not only keeps the squirrels out, but also the wind and rain... and all the seeds they drop to the ground while rummaging through it.

[@paulmurgatroyd6372]

I love the way he spins on the branch out of sheer frustration.

[@semofarmgirl7642]

I think this would help cut down on the cats attacking the birds as well. Since the birds feed out of reach.

[@dillon7981]

Imagine how much bird shit fills up over time tho

[@semofarmgirl7642]

@Anonymous I dont know where you live but people DUMP cats out here and I cant house 30+ cats on or in my place.

[@semofarmgirl7642]

@Anonymous I live about 15 min outside of a metropolitan area, they don't dump them all at once but yeah, theres about 30 strays that got dumped this summer

[@mrs.h2725]

Sadly the only real option is to call hopefully a no-kill shelter, but if not available, its better for all to euthanize stray cats. The damage they do to the ecosystems they do not have any natural place in is devastating. On average they're estimated to kill 3 billion songbirds a year in the US alone. Hope you can research and find a rescue or animal control to help.

[@norsebarbarian2843]

@@mrs.h2725 that’s the sad truth of it. My wife works as an animal control officer and she has to put down roughly 700 animals every year. Roughly 60% of those are cats; stray, feral, or otherwise. If people actually watched over their animals, these creatures wouldn’t have to be destroyed. If only people were more responsible.

[@baronhyatt6729]

Definitely the best squirrel proof bird feeder you can make

[@songbirdmedows]

This is such a good idea. I do not understand why anyone would hit the thumbs down?? Thanks for sharing 😊

[@chrisnotap]

Thanks for watching!

[@louiseannatfreeyourspirit]

That is a very beautiful, functional and extremely easy to clean design - all the elements I look for in a product. I’ll be saving this for some day in the future to build one. 🙏🏻🥰

[@Chevroldsmobuiac]

Next we see a bunch of ACME boxes being delivered in care of “the squirrel “

[@stephenphillip5656]

"BEEP-BEEP!!"

[@TheJoyfulEye]

so funny! now when I look at a squirrel I'm going to see Wile E Coyote

[@craftychrystal7913]

A squirrel sized grabber would do the trick! Much easier than a squirrel sized leaf blower to blow the seeds out the other side LOL Love this design. Beautiful, functional and entertaining.

[@raymondrainwater9803]

3:40 beautiful Northern Flicker, by far my favorite little birds.

[@soolly357]

I am amazed at the seatbelt used as a hing.

[@AtlantaTerry]

"hinge"

[@ThunderBow98]

You should patent and sell these

[@chris77777777ify]

I already have. I stole the idea. Now I'm turning over one million per month in sales plus overtime

[@larryscott3982]

I'd buy one

[@bojohnson6102]

I’d buy one

[@Paul91384]

where?

[@kennethw.presley8332]

I've sold 152 of these at $45.00 each since March 3rd , I have 10 made at anyone time. I sell locally I'm surprised how well they sell.

[@davidryan6616]

This is brilliant, when the first little bird got the courage to go through the ring the rest followed.🙂🇮🇪

[@TController]

I could sit & watch your feeder all day long. Thank you!

[@Adaptimproviseovercome]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@jcnme2020]

I Truly Enjoy Feeding the Squirrels and the Birds ! Such a Beautiful Pleasure to watch.

[@tom474e]

I like the way you make sure theres no sharp edges to ensure their safety.

[@aslmad1]

@Russian Bot watsa matta no one touch your wee wee

[@jamesmaezan2523]

You should set this video to a longer version to help with anxiety and meditation! Awesome vid! ❤️👍 I could watch this all day!!

[@11aloalo]

It’s not just working it’s also pretty looking. That squirrel is crazy trying! I love these creative/useful ideas, congrats!

[@chrisnotap]

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[@gtgodbear6320]

Make a round plastic mirror you can fit around the pole and when the squirrel tries to climb it'll see Its Reflection and run every single time guaranteed.

[@puresniper6828]

I would shatter the thigh with a rock from the weed wacker or lawnmower the first time I cut grass!

[@philglover2973]

@@puresniper6828 yes me to 😎

[@bev1377]

@Chris Notap Firstly, I love, love, love this squirrel proof bird feeder. Thanks for making me giggle at seeing the increasing frustration of the squirrels, lol. Well done to you for the ingenious design and thanks for sharing it here and demonstrating how it's made. It costs me an absolute fortune buying raw peanuts, suet, fat balls, mealworms, birdseed, sunflower seeds, etc... mostly to feed the squirrel population! Here in the UK, I am plagued with American Grey Squirrels. I'm sure, as soon as I open a bag of peanuts in the conservatory, every squirrel within a 5-mile radius, all start heading to my back garden! I'm not joking - them, their friends & their extended families are queuing on the fence, tapping their feet, ready & waiting to raid the feeders as soon as I turn my back to walk away!!! Even the expensive "squirrel proof feeders" ARE NOT squirrel proof in my garden! I don't know how, but they must get about 90% of all the food I put out within hours!!! They have unhooked them, knocked them to the ground, then had a birthday! They even have the cheek to dig up my hanging baskets, planters & border plants when burying their stash!!! I now use the green plastic coated garden wire to keep lids closed and to secure the handles to a 3-hook "greased" freestanding 6ft feeding station. I also secure feeders inside a dense entwined climbing Hydrangea spanning a 30ft wall! It has slowed them down, but even then, they still thieve practically everything I put out... the poor birds don't stand a chance! And they drive my German Shepherd mad... he's 56kg (8st 8lbs or 124lbs) and the garden is HIS domain!!! Sadly, the squirrels think differently, they see him heading for them and make off into next doors tree then taunt him with their flicking tails, waiting for him to get fed up and go back into the house... it's a game to them, I'm sure... and they win EVERY TIME! I assume they swing/shake the feeders until the nuts fall to the ground? Or they send the kids in, being smaller!!! However, they do it, it's REALLY annoying; it costs me a fortune to feed the "rats with bushy tails" - pretty looking vermin, but vermin nevertheless! They even steal apples, pears, berries, mealworms, rice, boiled potatoes, uncooked bacon rind, raw peanuts or fat balls (nets removed) that I throw on the ground for the Robins, Blackbirds & other ground-feeding birds/animals! Secondly, is there a reason why you used glass instead of plexiglass for the roof? Could plexiglass be used to construct the whole feeder? Surely it would lighter than glass? I think it would be safer and it'd give me peace of mind that my German Shepherd and other ground-dwelling animals wouldn't get injured if it got broken? I know squirrels can chew through plastic... well, they'll have a go at most materials, but surely plexiglass would be too thick or tough for them? I'm in the process of ordering the required materials to get my Father to make one (or two) of these bird feeders for me - he doesn't know yet, but I know he will enjoy making them - at 94 he loves nothing more than being in his workshop pottering around making various things. He's brilliant. Thanks once again for sharing this wonderful idea with us. I cannot wait till I'm the proud owner of one and can keep myself thoroughly amused at the squirrels visibly becoming more annoyed and frustrated - after all these years of feeding them, I deserve some enjoyment! Kind regards, Bev

[@rejeanbenoit8985]

Just wandering how you manage to glue the bottom flat piece of wood to the glass?

[@iasimov5960]

Squirrel hires a raccoon to figure it out.

[@grandmahoward9755]

Genius! Finally one that works! Awesome design. Loved near the end where squirrel gets really determined and he still loses! Wish I had one...brilliant.

[@chrisnotap]

I have a 2nd new design coming this month! Stay tuned and subscribe!

[@akamai897]

This is a nice analytical solution. Multiple issues solved in a sleek design, and the finished product is very attractive. Well done Chris! :D

[@chrisnotap]

Glad you like it!

[@20greeneyes20]

Really attractive , you must be an engineer. I think you out smarted the squirrels, they just don't understand. Lol GREAT JOB....

[@SmooshGoo]

Wow what a cool bird feeder it doubles as a weird art piece too!

[@dathyr1]

This video popped up on my list again and still say - No food today Mr. Squirrel. That is a pretty clever Bird Feeder. Thanks for the video.

[@CHARAN2812]

Birds still alive because of some legends like you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vault7137]

Well done! Never thought I'd see the day a squirrel proof feeder that actually worked!

[@calvinjackson8110]

You haven't seen the ones where the owners electrify the feeders. The birds can eat freely without harm but the squirrels get a shocking surprise. It doesn't harm them but it let's them know they are not welcome. What if they do come back? They get more of the same!

[@Nightgig]

That feeder won't prevent baby squirrels from getting to the birdseed. My design works on all squirrels large and small, and it didn't cost me anything. Not sure I can adequately describe it here, but I will try....I took a black tree nursery style plastic pot (about 1-1/2 to 2 gallon capacity), drilled a hole in the middle of the base a bit smaller than the pole so it stays in place when it is slid up the pole. I removed the stabilizer bar on the bottom of my shepherd's hook pole and slid the pot up so it hangs like a bell when the pole is upright. Any lip should be removed from the mouth of the pot so the squirrels have nothing to grab onto. The squirrel will climb the pole till it's inside the pot. When it can't see it's destination, it climbs back down the pole till it can see it again. It continues the cycle till it gets tired and gives up. If the pot has drain holes for water, they must be covered else the squirrel will chew a hole big enough to squeeze through. You could also use an old Home Depot style 5 gallon bucket or plastic mop bucket, just make sure the lip is cut off so the squirrel has nothing to grab onto when it jumps. This deterrent won't work if the squirrel can jump from a tree branch or building onto the feeder. I live in the country, it may not be pretty, but this method has been flawless for 3 years.

[@superdave54811]

A bird feeder like that needs marketing.

[@chrisnotap]

Other have said the same.

[@superdave54811]

Chris Notap Sometimes, a great idea can't be ignored. People battle these furry little critters all the time. That alone is worthy a product that halfway works, but your Squirrel Thwarting bird feeder seems to have done the trick with flying colors. Again, that can't be ignored. Invest in yourself!

[@chrisnotap]

Thanks for that. I'm considering selling them.

[@superdave54811]

Chris Notap Sell enough to make that investment. I am thinking national sales after that. You need Kickstarter also. Get some good funding that way. Then become ultimately wealthy from the ever sought after squirrel free bird feeder. It is like the Holy Grail of feeders. Good luck, I hope you make it big. I believe this is one of those Million dollar ideas.

[@mediamemer]

DO IT

[@viv8504]

This is flippen fantastic. Take a bow. Nicely done.

[@itztocaminnie6576]

Fantastic,lovely watching small birds eat with no fear

[@acet7]

ha, squirrel must have been mad. Nice job. I used to have bird feeders in the back yard and the squirrels would take all of the food that was for the birds.

[@chrisnotap]

yes, they don't stop eating. They will eat all seeds available.

[@LadyhawksLairDotCom]

You could tell he was pissed. XD All that tail-flicking.

[@charlenedulmage2589]

acet7 I

[@jeffreynolds3848]

acet7 - Squirrel Frustrater In Chief!

[@nancyfahey7518]

Have you all seen the Squirrel-a-pult? Google it. Hilarous.

[@rosepotpourri]

I appreciate every aspect of this video.

[@BethyKable]

Amazing…..you did it…..finally a bird feeder the ver annoying, relentless squirrel can’t master! Congratulations!

[@Ps-tc9ko]

We are not far off entering Winter in Manchester, England and I want to make a squirrel proof bird feeder so this is definitely in my saved list. I bought a bird feeding station in Spring and loved watching the Blue and Great Tits, Robins, Nuthatches and Goldfinches to name but a few but my God the squirrels are little demons lol. They take the lions share and wreak havoc. They wrecked the squirrel proof hanging bird feeder so I gave up for a while but I've got a few things in mind, this is one of them. Thanks Chris, fab invention 😊

[@evelyneennis5401]

You should patent this design. Looks pretty darn squirrel proof and is artsy decorative to boot!

[@chrisnotap]

I'm working on another design. I will be using possibly stainless steel rods horizontally instead of the circles. First I need to determine the perfect distance apart that the rods need to be so a squirrel cannot enter and will still allow the birds to get in which will be another video in itself!! Should be very entertaining! If you want, you can Subscribe Here: ( and don't forget to click the Bell to Get Notified! ) kzbin.info

[@davidcooke8005]

It's my experience that squirrels actually eat the food I put out and birds toss most of it on the ground. Also, here in the PNW, we have Douglas squirrels that are about 1/4 size. They can fit through those holes at a gallop. But that IS a lovely feeder. It even looks nice just sitting there glinting in the sun.

[@66REDD66]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! Well done you. ❤️

[@chrisnotap]

Thank you so much!!

[@AntW11]

beautiful balance of style and substance! Bravo!!

[@chrisnotap]

Glad you like it!

[@stormcrow8149]

I understand the frustration with squirrels getting into bird feeders. They make a mess and get their fill. Having a squirrel proof feeder is a good idea.This is a beautiful design. Makes me want to build one. I'll still have something for the squirrels too.

[@camper1749]

You would have to put more food in every hour, if a squirrel knows where to find unlimited food it will try to bring it all home or just eat too much for it's own good.

[@411Aphrodite]

I have more than 30 oak trees, Loads of squirrels around here. I go through maybe a scoop of corn a day, depends on food sources, location, trees. (smiles)

[@mnstar53]

What's beautiful about it? He just sticks his paw though the rings and scoops it out. It will take about 2 minutes for him to figure that one out

[@drmkiwi]

Nice project and as usual you are incredibly thoughtful of the animals. Thanks.

[@gailkeenan4732]

I knew someone would outsmart squirrels!

[@kathyyates9803]

This is the best squirrel proof bird feeder EVER!

[@balluumm1]

Brilliant and you can watch the birds feeding through the glass.

[@joejohnsonenterprisesllc9184]

Birds: Finally a human who understands our pain and can help us piss off the squirrels 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@DDFreeman]

Boy... wow... that squirrel was really wanting to get what it could see and really trying to do so !!!! Glad the design foiled it !!!! And what a nice design !!!! ♥

[@beka1090]

Very satisfying seeing your constructions methods, I love when intelligence shines. Great job!!!!

[@JerryMetal]

Fantastic birdhouse, I'm amazed! It's so cool to see the birds having fun :)

[@Cotronixco]

I don't think that birds live in this.

[@JerryMetal]

Cotronixco -- In my language the word for bird feeder and bird house are the same :P My bad...

[@anonymousguy7723]

That squirrel was really pissed off...!!!

[@germanenglishengineer2054]

if you want to really piss it off, I'd suggest an oil down or some kind of spray, however the fluid would need a viscosity so it's not so runny but low enough that it doesn't provide friction for the squirrel to keep from sliding off.

[@Icarus_and_Me]

Did anyone else hear a high pitched squirrel voice continually cussing? LOL

[@planetX15]

@@Icarus_and_Me Melbourne as in Victoria or Florida?

[@pumpkinpie7254]

Someone finally cracked the code ! Enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing it.

[@lolaottinger6976]

This is the most awesome bird feeder I’ve ever seen! We had a feeder when we lived in California, squirrels weren’t the biggest problem, our problem was the jays!

[@erichstocker4173]

Clever design but does restrict the size of the birds that can or would feed. Very good, nevertheless.

[@nikhilsukumar23]

Bigger birds can use their beaks.

[@GoogleAccount-kp9dt]

I hate when they like the comment but don't answer

[@thinshadow6669]

@@GoogleAccount-kp9dt even if it is to say something pointless like that

[@lieffian]

That’s when you scale up the dimensions of the holes for larger birds, but then you run the risk of squirrels which is what this feeder was designed to keep out in the first place

[@GoogleAccount-kp9dt]

My best method for squirrels giving a local teen a pellet gun ,they basically drove the squirrels over here to extinction,and I give them 10$ a squirrel

[@WhatISupport-TV]

Squirrel: “I’VE BEEN BAMBOOZLED”

[@thiabrabson2533]

🤣🤣😂😂🤗

[@111111111Tiger]

Like looking at candy through the front store window but never being able to taste it. Great job. Keep it simple

[@augeniasestokaite8603]

Proves that man is smarter than a squirrel and thank God..!!!

[@chrisnotap]

If I decide to sell them I will let you know. Thanks!

[@mike814031]

Lol this is so awesome, I'd build that just to watch the tormented squirrels keep falling Off it lol awesome idea you should spray some WD-40 on the outside glass so the squirrel slides off faster

[@jhwilly3098]

No then they lick their feet and how would you like to eat wD40?

[@chantaldubois5365]

Now that's genius !

[@firstmkb]

I really like the copper rings, and the see-through part of the design. I kept waiting for the squirrel to come back with a rock in its hand!

[@Mesdriver]

Actuelly a good solution. Also keeps pigions out, you can still see the birds. Nice!

[@rancheroskitchenph8882]

Squirrel : " I shall return "

[@jtc1947]

AMAZING! Hope that the guy has patented this deal and made a fortune!

[@chrisnotap]

I am thinking about selling them.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

no way, there are plenty of flaws with this design. Most of them will be obvious with time. Also don't count out the squirrels too fast. They are learners and will eventually crack this. Usually people think there just needs to be one more improvment to the design and it'll be squirrel proof. But guess who will get the last word, the squirrels. They will destroy it and if not they'll show the path to even smarter and more destructive animals like racoons.

[@bev1377]

@@chrisnotap Have you made a decision on making and selling these? Please let me know if and when you do.

[@bethkissel9159]

Very creative…I’m impressed! Takes a smart guy to out-smart a hungry squirrel!

[@chrisnotap]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BaggleyIII]

Thank you for sharing this - I have made one!

[@cjjenson8212]

I like birds, but as a rock climber I was mesmerized by the agility of the rodent!

[@dianalyman5950]

Man that is awesome, you can just see him doing the mathematical calculating! ;D

[@Moonflower52]

It is funny to watch the squirrel trying to get in so entertaining LOL

[@bolezy9070]

That is awesome. Thought it was plexi at first. Then I saw you cut the glass. Really kool idea and great craftsmanship.

[@Flips420]

Hey, really nice work man. That is a wonderful looking and functional invention. Thanks for the cool video.

[@robinkight9893]

That's the best feeder I have seen to prevent squirrels!

[@usaearthling]

Very clever. That squirrel was making himself crazy. Thanks for sharing.

[@gardenia24sugarfoot.36]

Magnificient bird feeder, & it really works - no more hassles from those pesky squirrels. Awesome

[@daveb8362]

Looks very nice and easy to make. Over 3k comments, I couldn't read them all. So, this may have been posted already. The only suggestion I can make is to use some sort of bumper, silicone bead, rubber, cloth, wood, etc. on the edge of the bottom glass. This would lessen the likelihood breakage of the opening panel in the event of an accidental drop.

[@chrisnotap]

Great tip.... yes!!

[@SheWhoPlays2]

Good Job. And what a great catch of a wood pecker bird. And lol to the squirrel

[@cathywhittemore2647]

love it... so fun to watch the birds trying to figure it out.

[@kcwatkins4377]

This brought me joy. Thank you, peace, Kevin

[@bakedutah8411]

1:05 What do you do with the rest of the car once you’ve used the seatbelt for this project? 😛

[@bobcaygeon6799]

This 'auto' be the best comment here! What a gas!!! LOL. 'kay, I'll show myself out 😂👍🏼😋

[@johnnybravoBoyah]

😂

[@bakedutah8411]

@@bobcaygeon6799 you ought to car’ful. You’ll drive us to distraction with such puns, or at very least ‘tyre’ us all out.

[@bobcaygeon6799]

@@bakedutah8411 😂🚗

[@user-gj6lm9zv9s]

Maybe squirrel proof but the Chipmunks can still get in LOL🤣

[@chrisnotap]

Correct. They are much smaller.

[@jtc1947]

@@chrisnotap Maybe some kind of baffle to prevent the chipmunks from climbing up?

[@jaystarr6571]

I used to see Chipmunks all the time when I was a kid. Now I don't think I've seen on in years.

[@highlightedreply8838]

The squirrel proof bird feeders VIDEOS ...its sum real talent out here !! LoL!

[@DFK67]

Finally, what an elegant design!