Wild Bill's 8 Station Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

Comment: The first day we put it up, squirrels learned to fear it. Since that time a year ago, we haven't seen a single squirrel try to get birdseed. Even when we leave the power switch off, no squirrels. Other "squirrel-proof" feeders we tried didn't work nearly as well, and usually got chewed up by our frustrated little rodent friends.

As a bonus, the feeder is the simplest we've found for filling and cleaning. It holds 10 pounds of birdseed.

Once, I inadvertently shocked myself 'cause I forgot to turn the power switch off. Just as they claim, it's a very mild static-electricity type shock which startles rather than harms.

Comment: I've had the 12 port model of this feeder for almost 3 years. Amazon doesn't carry it yet but bestnest does. It works great. The squirrels do a backflip off of it and then shake their legs as they try to figure out what hit them. They don't get on again. I have it mounted on a pole. No problem yet with anything trying to chew through it.

Comment: I've had a Wild Bill for over 10 years. The first, the 12 port model, and now an 8 port, which I like much better. The previous reviewer correctly noted that the tree rats will eventually chew through the half moon cutouts at the top, and actually dive in, but that has not happened with the 8 port model. I think because the squirrels will always touch one of the metal conducting posts on the lower level while attempting to chew. I know the battery needs replacing when I see them eating seed with impunity. That's actually a good thing, because after replacing the battery we get to watch them back flipping off the feeder when they get shocked. Expensive, but it works for us, and the seed lasts 80% longer. Hoo-Rah!

Comment: I would suggest you not buy this feeder. Maybe the problems we are having are due to our living in Florida. I am now changing the batteries monthly, without much success. The squirrels actually get into the feeder through two large holes at the top of the feed bin under the roof. This could be because it rains a lot this time of year where we live (wet season). Maybe the wet humid air keeps the unit off a lot. Anyway ours are on there way to the land fill