A Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder That Really Works!

And how many times have you've seen pictures of squirrels feasting at squirrel proof feeders?

We need to face reality though. There is not one squirrel proof feeder in the world that is 100% squirrel proof. Some squirrels are just too smart, little Einsteins that love the challenge. But there is a squirrel proof bird feeder that is about 99.9% effective...

Finally, a Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder that really works!

How it works: Openings in the bottom section of the feeder align with seed ports providing birds access to the seed. When a squirrel or large bird lands on the perch, its weight automatically forces the "door" down, closing the seed ports.

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Video from Brome

This video from Brome shows birds feeding, squirrels not winning and a little about the feeder assembly. A little long, but nice to see the feeder in action.

Here are some of the Squirrel Buster Plus Feeder features and why bird watchers love it so much:

• Dishwasher Safe : High water temperatures and powerful dish detergents clean and sanitize every bit of your squirrel proof bird feeder. Clean feeders are as important to wild birds as clean dishes are to humans. Wild bird safety is deadly serious business. Spread the word about safe feeders to your friends and family.
• Adjustable Posi-Grip perch : Squirrel Buster Plus perches are adjustable in length and lock into place. Thick perches and textured surfaces provide a secure and comfortable grip for birds. Perches can be shortened to attract small birds such as chickadees and finches while deterring larger birds such as grackles and starlings. Perches can also be extended just enough to attract medium sized birds such as grosbeaks and woodpeckers.
• Ventilated: Transparent bird feeder seed tubes are like greenhouses, they trap solar energy. The air in Squirrel Buster Plus rises and escapes through unique waterproof vents at the top of the feeder. The escaping heated air is replaced by fresh air entering the bottom of the tube through the seed ports. The birdseed remains fresher and attracts more birds. Damp and decaying seed decreases bird traffic and can spread disease.
• Adjustable weight spring: You can increase or decrease the tension of the trigger spring to prevent nuisance birds such as grackles or blackbirds or other pests such as chipmunks from feeding.
• Squirrel Buster Plus with Removable Cardinal Ring: This optional posi-grip ring system has been specifically designed to attract cardinals. These perennial favorites have two very distinct features: small necks and big feet. They prefer gripping a thick-textured perch and facing their food source directly. Cardinals dislike turning their heads to feed. The Squirrel Buster Plus Cardinal Ring perch system allows them to eat facing the seed while providing a secure and comfortable perch. These cardinal-friendly feeding features combined with a bush level location make Squirrel Buster Plus very inviting to  cardinals.
• No Batteries Required and is Humane to Squirrels : Some other popular squirrel proof bird feeders require batteries that are drained quickly and power is not reliable. Also, there is no "shocking" or other direct physical harm to the squirrels, perhaps, just their egos!
• Voted "Best New Product" by the retailers at the Bird Watch America Birding Show

There are also several models that vary in price. The latest model is the Brome 1024 which is the one we discuss on this page. There is also the classic version, a finch model and a mini version, all listed below.

Amazon has the best price on the Squirrel Buster Plus with free shipping!

We found many reviews from birders (as below) who raved about this squirrel proof bird feeder because it really does work:

Believe it! It is squirrel proof!

Testimonial from

Bruce Queen (Kentucky):

"After trying several feeders with little success the Brome squirrel proof bird feeder fits the bill. It is easy to fill and hang, and keeps the squirrels and large birds out of the food. It is very attractive and performs as claimed. I highly recommend this feeder."

Here we reviewed the Brome Squirrel Buster Feeders as well as three other brands including the Absolute II, Super Stop-A-Squirrel and the Droll Yankee Flipper:: Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Review & Comparison Chart.

And here are some additional tips to enhance squirrel-proofness:

• Place your feeder out of reach of squirrels. This may seem obvious but squirrels can jump up to 10 feet to your feeder from trees limbs, fence posts, shed roofs, etc.
  
• Attach a squirrel baffle on pole-mounted feeders to keep squirrels from climbing up from the ground.
  
• If you hang your feeder from a horizontal line, you can place several cut pieces of pvc-type pipe or other plastic tubing over the line which will spin if a squirrel tries to walk on it.
  
• You can also hang your feeder using fishing line which is very thin and makes it difficult for a squirrel to balance and walk on.

We also have found this Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Pole system to do an excellent job at keeping the squirrels from stealing bird seed by integrating a floating squirrel baffle.

Here is a great article, What Can You Do About Squirrels  (pdf file, opens new window) from BirdNotes from Sapsucker Woods , the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's newsletter.

Where to purchase your Squirrel Buster Plus Feeder?

We found the cheapest price with free shipping here:

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Hope you find your squirrel proof bird feeder to be as effective as others have experienced.

Additional Bird Feeder Information:

To know what kind of wild bird seed to use in your feeder and attract the species you desire, click here for more info about wild bird food choices or visit our bird feeders main page.

Free squirrel Feeder Plans - Feed the squirrels away from your bird feeders as an alternative option to the fight. If you do not want to build your own, here are some already built squirrel feeders.

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