Squirrel Buster Classic Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/4 Feeding Ports, 2.4-pound Seed Capacity
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Description
- Truly Squirrel-Proof Design: The weight of an adult squirrel automatically closes the shroud, denying access to seed and stopping squirrels from stealing your bird food - Cost-Effective Seed Protection: Squirrels can't steal your wild bird seed anymore, saving you money over time as the feeder pays for itself through reduced seed waste - Chew-Proof Construction: All exposed parts are made with chew-proof materials that withstand squirrel attempts to damage the feeder - Comfortable Perches: Equipped with thick, U-shaped metal perches designed for bird comfort, accommodating a variety of perching birds - Staggered Feeding Ports: Features four seed ports positioned at varying heights, allowing multiple birds to feed simultaneously without crowding each other - Tool-Free Design: Every component is easy to take apart by hand with no tools required for cleaning or assembly - Seed Ventilation System: Patented design keeps seed fresh longer, attracting more wild birds to your feeder through improved seed quality - Recommended Bird Food: Works best with sunflower seeds, safflower seeds, and dried mealworms to attract the right variety of birds - Lifetime Care Support: Real customer support available by phone Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST (except holidays) with knowledgeable staff ready to assist
Details
Features & Specs
- Target Species
- Cardinal
- Recommended Uses For Product
- Birdwatching, Feeding wild birds, Attracting chickadees, finches, and cardinals, Outdoor use, Backyard bird feeding
- Additional Features
- UV Resistant
- Mounting Type
- Hanging Mount
- Power Source
- no power
Measurements
- Item Dimensions L x W x H
- 4"L x 4"W x 21"H
- Capacity
- 2.4 Pounds
- Item Weight
- 2.2 Pounds
Material & Color
- Material Type
- Metal, Plastic
- Color
- garden green
Brand & Manufacturer
- Brand Name
- Squirrel Buster
- Manufacturer
- Brome Bird Care
- Manufacturer Part Number
- 1015-V01
Warranty & Support
- Included Components
- Manual
- Manufacturer Warranty Description
- Lifetime Limited
Frequently asked questions
- Is this bird feeder truly squirrel-proof?
- Yes, the weight of an adult squirrel automatically closes the shroud, denying access to seed and stopping squirrels from stealing your bird food.
- What types of birds does this feeder attract best?
- It works best with sunflower seeds, safflower seeds, and dried mealworms to attract the right variety of birds, and it is recommended for attracting chickadees, finches, and cardinals.
- Does this feeder require tools to assemble or clean?
- No, every component is easy to take apart by hand with no tools required for cleaning or assembly.
Customer reviews
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Works as advertised
I love having squirrels in our yard, but I want to keep them from the bird feeders. Having watched a number of different feeders and items and ideas fail, I purchased three of the Squirrel Buster models. I waited almost three weeks to write this review because it usually takes the squirrels 5-10 days to figure out how to raid the feeders. After 20 days these feeders have successfully resisted their attempts to reach the bird seed. This is a review of the CLASSIC model. PROS 1- The shroud works as advertised. Several birds can perch and hang on it without a problem, but even the smaller squirrels will force the shroud to close, preventing them from reaching the birdfeed. The shroud is a wire mesh cylinder surrounding the inner cylinder which looks to be made of a tough plastic. I don't see how the squirrels can climb on the feeder without activating the shroud. 2- The feeding ports are easy for the birds to use, but look as if they would be difficult for the squirrels to reach even if the shroud did not cover them. This also makes it less likely that the seeds will fall out of the feeder when a squirrel is jostling it or when the wind moves it around. 3- The cover fits securely and firmly. One of the first thing the squirrels try is to pry the cover off, and they cannot even budge it. 4- The outer mesh is made of a material that looks like painted metal. I watched as one squirrel tried to chew through it to get to the feeding ports, but could not even damage it. Hopefully it will continue to resist those attempts! The mesh allows for birds like nuthatches to perch in the manner that they prefer (clinging to the side). We have a red-bellied woodpecker that also enjoys using this feeder because it can cling to the mesh. 5- It is easy to refill and disassembles to allow for thorough cleaning. CONS None of the cons is a big deal, as far as I am concerned. But I am adding them for the sake of completeness. 1- The hanging wire is flexible. I initially had the feeder in a location where the squirrels could reach the cover without hanging from the wire. This allowed them to pull the feeder into an angled position, which allowed the birdseed to fall out. I changed the location to prevent this, but a stiff hanger wire would have made the change unnecessary. 2- The mesh makes it easy for squirrels to climb onto. They cannot get to the feed, but for a week or two you can expect that they'll disrupt the birds as they make repeated efforts to figure out how to get to the feed. Thankfully they seem to give up after several days of fruitless efforts, and only occasionally give in to the temptation anymore. 3- Some of the feeding ports are higher up than others. This makes sense and works very well, but of course when the feed runs low those ports will not be useful. I like to let the feed run out so I can clean it regularly, and this means a day or three of minimized access for the birds. As I said above, not a big deal. None of the cons are enough to remove a star because they are minor issues that are easy to foresee and because the feeder does what it promises, which is prevent the squirrels from emptying the feeder one way or another. Now they must be happy with the scraps the birds drop and the seeds and feed that I provide for them almost every day. I think they'll stay, but they might be a bit thinner now.
I love having squirrels in our yard, but I want to keep them from the bird feeders. Having watched a number of different feeders and items and ideas fail, I purchased three of the Squirrel Buster models. I waited almost three weeks to write this review because it usually takes the squirrels 5-10 days to figure out how to raid the feeders. After 20 days these feeders have successfully resisted their attempts to reach the bird seed. This is a review of the CLASSIC model. PROS 1- The shroud works as advertised. Several birds can perch and hang on it without a problem, but even the smaller squirrels will force the shroud to close, preventing them from reaching the birdfeed. The shroud is a wire mesh cylinder surrounding the inner cylinder which looks to be made of a tough plastic. I don't see how the squirrels can climb on the feeder without activating the shroud. 2- The feeding ports are easy for the birds to use, but look as if they would be difficult for the squirrels to reach even if the shroud did not cover them. This also makes it less likely that the seeds will fall out of the feeder when a squirrel is jostling it or when the wind moves it around. 3- The cover fits securely and firmly. One of the first thing the squirrels try is to pry the cover off, and they cannot even budge it. 4- The outer mesh is made of a material that looks like painted metal. I watched as one squirrel tried to chew through it to get to the feeding ports, but could not even damage it. Hopefully it will continue to resist those attempts! The mesh allows for birds like nuthatches to perch in the manner that they prefer (clinging to the side). We have a red-bellied woodpecker that also enjoys using this feeder because it can cling to the mesh. 5- It is easy to refill and disassembles to allow for thorough cleaning. CONS None of the cons is a big deal, as far as I am concerned. But I am adding them for the sake of completeness. 1- The hanging wire is flexible. I initially had the feeder in a location where the squirrels could reach the cover without hanging from the wire. This allowed them to pull the feeder into an angled position, which allowed the birdseed to fall out. I changed the location to prevent this, but a stiff hanger wire would have made the change unnecessary. 2- The mesh makes it easy for squirrels to climb onto. They cannot get to the feed, but for a week or two you can expect that they'll disrupt the birds as they make repeated efforts to figure out how to get to the feed. Thankfully they seem to give up after several days of fruitless efforts, and only occasionally give in to the temptation anymore. 3- Some of the feeding ports are higher up than others. This makes sense and works very well, but of course when the feed runs low those ports will not be useful. I like to let the feed run out so I can clean it regularly, and this means a day or three of minimized access for the birds. As I said above, not a big deal. None of the cons are enough to remove a star because they are minor issues that are easy to foresee and because the feeder does what it promises, which is prevent the squirrels from emptying the feeder one way or another. Now they must be happy with the scraps the birds drop and the seeds and feed that I provide for them almost every day. I think they'll stay, but they might be a bit thinner now.
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Another Winner from Brome
Well, I had just purchased the Squirrel Buster Plus from Amazon and because I had a number of points gained from purchases, I decided to use them to purchase this bird feeder. I am certainly not sorry I did. The reason I wanted the Classic was because of the wire grid. This will allow the little perching birds to feed comfortably. I had a few nuthatches visit my tray feeder a couple of years ago, and they did not seem to like it that much. Also, we often get goldfinches and chipping sparrows during the winter season here in Florida, and I think this will be a great feeder for them. Of course, the prospect of not having "squirrel raids" is very important. I have mixed seeds in this feeder comprising mostly of a finch blend and other assorted seeds. I also bought some peanuts (no oil or salt), and chopped them up and mixed them into the other seed. (Hope I get the little nuthatches back.) I find this to be an extremely durable feeder. It is easy to fill, very easy to take apart and adjust and hangs from the tree "just right." I like the long wire and narrow steel tube just above the lid. Our little House Finches really like this feeder and pretty much come all day to feed now. I was surprised to find that my Cardinals also enjoy it. I did not expect this. They love the Plus, but they scoot over for the finch seeds and nuts, I guess. Our squirrels did not bother with this feeder for a number of days. Finally, they did give it a try. Of course, the grid dropped down with their weight and prevented access to the seed ports. They also tried to pop off the lid on the top, but this has a locking mechanism, so it is not possible for them to remove the lid and steal the seeds. They have pretty much given up on this feeder. I almost never see a squirrel trying to defeat it. They still give the Plus a try, but they cannot access the seeds there either. The Squirrel Buster Classic and Plus do what they claim. Now the squirrels have to be content with what falls on the ground. Like the Plus, this is a well-designed feeder that does not harm the squirrels in any way. When they are tired of trying, they just jump off. They are not trapped or shocked in any way. As with the Plus, you still want to hang it in a way where the squirrels cannot just reach over and pull the feeder to them without triggering the weight mechanism. A previous reviewer mentioned tiny access holes that the birds cannot reach. That is NOT the case on the Classic feeder. The access holes are quite large and allow for the use of black oil sunflower seeds and other seed mixes as well as full-sized peanuts. I think the other reviewer must be referring to the Squirrel Buster Finch Feeder which probably does have small access holes because it is intended for thistle and tiny finch seeds. At any rate, I recommend this wonderful bird feeder. It is well made, easy to use, durable and very attractive to the birds. Great price, and great service from Amazon, too!
Well, I had just purchased the Squirrel Buster Plus from Amazon and because I had a number of points gained from purchases, I decided to use them to purchase this bird feeder. I am certainly not sorry I did. The reason I wanted the Classic was because of the wire grid. This will allow the little perching birds to feed comfortably. I had a few nuthatches visit my tray feeder a couple of years ago, and they did not seem to like it that much. Also, we often get goldfinches and chipping sparrows during the winter season here in Florida, and I think this will be a great feeder for them. Of course, the prospect of not having "squirrel raids" is very important. I have mixed seeds in this feeder comprising mostly of a finch blend and other assorted seeds. I also bought some peanuts (no oil or salt), and chopped them up and mixed them into the other seed. (Hope I get the little nuthatches back.) I find this to be an extremely durable feeder. It is easy to fill, very easy to take apart and adjust and hangs from the tree "just right." I like the long wire and narrow steel tube just above the lid. Our little House Finches really like this feeder and pretty much come all day to feed now. I was surprised to find that my Cardinals also enjoy it. I did not expect this. They love the Plus, but they scoot over for the finch seeds and nuts, I guess. Our squirrels did not bother with this feeder for a number of days. Finally, they did give it a try. Of course, the grid dropped down with their weight and prevented access to the seed ports. They also tried to pop off the lid on the top, but this has a locking mechanism, so it is not possible for them to remove the lid and steal the seeds. They have pretty much given up on this feeder. I almost never see a squirrel trying to defeat it. They still give the Plus a try, but they cannot access the seeds there either. The Squirrel Buster Classic and Plus do what they claim. Now the squirrels have to be content with what falls on the ground. Like the Plus, this is a well-designed feeder that does not harm the squirrels in any way. When they are tired of trying, they just jump off. They are not trapped or shocked in any way. As with the Plus, you still want to hang it in a way where the squirrels cannot just reach over and pull the feeder to them without triggering the weight mechanism. A previous reviewer mentioned tiny access holes that the birds cannot reach. That is NOT the case on the Classic feeder. The access holes are quite large and allow for the use of black oil sunflower seeds and other seed mixes as well as full-sized peanuts. I think the other reviewer must be referring to the Squirrel Buster Finch Feeder which probably does have small access holes because it is intended for thistle and tiny finch seeds. At any rate, I recommend this wonderful bird feeder. It is well made, easy to use, durable and very attractive to the birds. Great price, and great service from Amazon, too!
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Fantastic feeder, but not 100% squirrel-proof
Guess what? It's not squirrel proof. Filled with a mix of seeds (say, the cheap blend you can get at Costco), it's not too bad. Squirrels can only extract a tiny bit of seeds before they give up and jump off the feeder. But, filled only with black oil sunflower seeds, a determined squirrel can get them out. The squirrel will hang upside down and eat and eat. The only solution I've found to keep squirrels from trying to get the seeds out is to apply shortening (grease) and dried hot pepper flakes to the post from which the feeder hangs. Also, I don't leave it unattended for long periods of time: it's taken down every evening and put up when I'm around to enjoy the action. That said, the feeder is excellent. It's robust, easy to fill, and liked by all kinds of birds, big and small. The perches are fantastic, in that they form a "u" shape, so birds can perch in a natural position while they eat. Lesser feeders make do with simple round stick-straight-out perches, and some birds then have to twist awkwardly to eat. Also, the perches are movable, so you can adjust them for smaller or taller birds. You can remove them for birds that don't need to perch, such as woodpeckers or nuthatches. The openings are just the right size for all kinds of birds, and there are no grills or tiny openings to contend with. This is the first stop for all birds in my backyard. Having used this feeder for six months, I can say that it can be a bit hard to open once some seeds get trapped in the top of the feeder directly under the cap. Also, I dropped the feeder one day, and the spring mechanism was weaker after that; instead of sliding shut with the weight of a squirrel, the feeder now will slide shut with the weight of four house sparrows. The one thing I'd really like to see on this relatively expensive feeder is the ability to adjust the weight setting, so that if I wanted grackles, bluejays or blackbirds to eat from it a bit more easily, I could adjust it for them. I like the feeder enough that I've bought a second one. It keeps seeds from getting soggy because it allows moisture to evaporate, unlike solid plastic feeders. It holds lots of seed, so it will provide backyard entertainment all day. Just don't believe that it is 100% squirrel proof.
Guess what? It's not squirrel proof. Filled with a mix of seeds (say, the cheap blend you can get at Costco), it's not too bad. Squirrels can only extract a tiny bit of seeds before they give up and jump off the feeder. But, filled only with black oil sunflower seeds, a determined squirrel can get them out. The squirrel will hang upside down and eat and eat. The only solution I've found to keep squirrels from trying to get the seeds out is to apply shortening (grease) and dried hot pepper flakes to the post from which the feeder hangs. Also, I don't leave it unattended for long periods of time: it's taken down every evening and put up when I'm around to enjoy the action. That said, the feeder is excellent. It's robust, easy to fill, and liked by all kinds of birds, big and small. The perches are fantastic, in that they form a "u" shape, so birds can perch in a natural position while they eat. Lesser feeders make do with simple round stick-straight-out perches, and some birds then have to twist awkwardly to eat. Also, the perches are movable, so you can adjust them for smaller or taller birds. You can remove them for birds that don't need to perch, such as woodpeckers or nuthatches. The openings are just the right size for all kinds of birds, and there are no grills or tiny openings to contend with. This is the first stop for all birds in my backyard. Having used this feeder for six months, I can say that it can be a bit hard to open once some seeds get trapped in the top of the feeder directly under the cap. Also, I dropped the feeder one day, and the spring mechanism was weaker after that; instead of sliding shut with the weight of a squirrel, the feeder now will slide shut with the weight of four house sparrows. The one thing I'd really like to see on this relatively expensive feeder is the ability to adjust the weight setting, so that if I wanted grackles, bluejays or blackbirds to eat from it a bit more easily, I could adjust it for them. I like the feeder enough that I've bought a second one. It keeps seeds from getting soggy because it allows moisture to evaporate, unlike solid plastic feeders. It holds lots of seed, so it will provide backyard entertainment all day. Just don't believe that it is 100% squirrel proof.
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The squirrels hate it! Worth the money.
As you well know, squirrels will empty a feeder in no time while they lay waste to the feeder itself. They don’t even seem to care what kind of seed it is, as long as they can HAVE IT ALL, and keep the birds away. This feeder -- Squirrel Buster Classic Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/4 Feeding Ports, 2.4-pound Seed Capacity -- has thwarted the squirrels! They try and try to get into, over and over again, but then they finally give up because they can’t reach the seed! It’s great. Don’t worry about the squirrels starving. The fat little destructive beasts get plenty to eat around here. They get the seed that falls to the ground. Along with the peanuts-in-the-shell I toss out for them. If the Blue Jays don’t get them all first. lol So, yes, I would highly recommend this feeder, and the others made by Brome if you’re tired of trying to out maneuver the squirrels. I bought this one back in June 2020. With all the pandemic lockdowns, watching the birds flit around, and the squirrels get mightily frustrated, was rather entertaining. On top of that, the feeder worked so well to annoy the squirrels, I’ve bought two more. The Brome feeders are rather pricey, but it’s worth it because the squirrels haven’t annihilated them! So they’re durable, easy to open and clean out, and fairly easy to fill with fresh seed. Worth the money! The video is a bit dark and not the best quality. I can’t get close because the critters flee. But it shows all three Brome Squirrel Buster feeders I have now, and the little tree rat finally giving up. The squirrel is on the feeder in the center.
As you well know, squirrels will empty a feeder in no time while they lay waste to the feeder itself. They don’t even seem to care what kind of seed it is, as long as they can HAVE IT ALL, and keep the birds away. This feeder -- Squirrel Buster Classic Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/4 Feeding Ports, 2.4-pound Seed Capacity -- has thwarted the squirrels! They try and try to get into, over and over again, but then they finally give up because they can’t reach the seed! It’s great. Don’t worry about the squirrels starving. The fat little destructive beasts get plenty to eat around here. They get the seed that falls to the ground. Along with the peanuts-in-the-shell I toss out for them. If the Blue Jays don’t get them all first. lol So, yes, I would highly recommend this feeder, and the others made by Brome if you’re tired of trying to out maneuver the squirrels. I bought this one back in June 2020. With all the pandemic lockdowns, watching the birds flit around, and the squirrels get mightily frustrated, was rather entertaining. On top of that, the feeder worked so well to annoy the squirrels, I’ve bought two more. The Brome feeders are rather pricey, but it’s worth it because the squirrels haven’t annihilated them! So they’re durable, easy to open and clean out, and fairly easy to fill with fresh seed. Worth the money! The video is a bit dark and not the best quality. I can’t get close because the critters flee. But it shows all three Brome Squirrel Buster feeders I have now, and the little tree rat finally giving up. The squirrel is on the feeder in the center.
