Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Voted by Birders


Need a squirrel proof bird feeder? Don't we all! Sure, squirrels are cute and fuzzy and fun to watchSquirrel Proof Bird Feeder - Not! until....until they become you're worst enemy at your bird feeders.

And how many times have you've seen pictures of squirrels feasting at squirrel proof feeders (see said perpetrator on right).

We need to face reality though. There is not one squirrel proof bird 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% effective...

Finally, a Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder that really works!

We've done some searching, and based on consumer reviews the Brome Squirrel Buster Plus Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder is one of the best at deterring squirrels.

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.

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 and take these Precautions against Disease.

  • 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 uniqueBest Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder 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.

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

5.0 out of 5 stars You can't buy a better feeder
By  R. Weybright (Rock Island, Illinois)  
This feeder is the best I've had, and I have had a bunch. It has a huge capacity so you don't have to fill it very often. It is almost impossible for squirrels to stand on and if they manage to get a foothold their weight closes the feeding ports so they can't get anything. You can adjust it to exclude large birds such as starlings and grackles. When it needs to be cleaned you just put it in the dishwasher. I have had mine for about 3 years and couldn't be happier with it. If you only have one bird feeder in your life this should be the one.

Where to purchase your Squirrel Buster Plus Feeder?


The best price we found online was from ebirdseed.com. Wild Bird Seed MixesBecause they offer Free Shipping, no other reputable seller online can beat their price.  And their customer service is top notch - my personal experience can attest to this.

We like ebirdseed because they specialize in bird seed and have high quality products. So why you're there, you might as well stock up on some bird seed to fill your feeder. One of the best bird seed mixes is the No Waste Select Wild Bird Seed. Free shipping applies to all products.


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 baffles 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.

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.

And for a safe bird-feeding environment:


Precautions against Window Collisions

Precautions against Cats

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.

Some have suggested putting up a dedicated squirrel feeder to keep them away from your bird feeder. Here are some free squirrel feeder plans if you want to enjoy both squirrels and birds in your backyard.

And here are some free bird feeder plans, although not squirrel proof, if you want to put up additional feeders at little cost. 

Hope you find the Squirrel Buster Plus squirrel proof bird feeder to be as effective as others have experienced.

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