Keep squirrels away from your bird feeder and save seed with the Yankee Whipper Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder. It allows the birds to eat and saves seed by keeping squirrels away. he key to keeping a bird feeder successfully squirrel proofed is the placement. Place your bird feeder 4 feet from the ground and 8 feet from anything a squirrel can jump from. When hanging from a pole by a hook, it is recommended that the hook have at least a 16inch distance from the pole. Placing a baffle on the pole or having a caged feeder will also help to ensure squirrel-proof success. Metal cap and base are powder-coated in blue. Hang from the looped stainless steel wire which reduces motion.