Squirrel Solution200 Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/6 Feeding Ports, 3.4-pound Seed Capacity, Free Seed Funnel

Toria BurrellUnited States

Fantastic, very clever design! Many smart features. REALLY works and holds up!

Over the 2 years I've been feeding birds in my backyard, I've been through several different "squirrel proof" bird feeders, and the squirrels have managed, eventually, to break into them all. This one is the BEST I've had - well worth the price. Having had this feeder for several months now, and observed the squirrel's behavior, I can now list the PROS of this feeder: 1. The spring loaded action PLUS no foothold for squirrels at the bottom: You won't realize how well this feeder is designed if you haven't seen the antics of really smart squirrels and less well designed feeders! My previous spring-loaded feeder had a fatal flaw - it had a foot-hold at the bottom which one particularly smart fox squirrel figured out how to use to his advantage. Using his feet at the bottom, and pressing up with his hands at the top, he was able to hold onto the feeder WITHOUT triggering the spring-loaded action, thereby keeping the feeding windows open! This feeder has NO foothold at the bottom, and the smart fox squirrel can no longer "cheat" the system! He has tried, but failed every time! (He's very disappointed!) 2. The spring loaded action design itself: This feeder's spring loaded action works MUCH more cleverly than my previous feeder. Instead of having small flimsy springs on the outside (which kept slipping off after the squirrel's boisterous break-in attempts, and getting weaker and weaker), this feeder has a very sturdy plastic, spring-loaded rod going through the middle of the feeder on the inside! This is totally protected from squirrels, and therefore doesn't slip off or weaken over time. The spring loaded action also keeps larger birds, such as grackles, off the feeders. This is especially useful if, like us, you sometimes get "grack attacks" in the summer, with 20 or more grackles all trying to storm the feeder. One grackle alone can feed unhindered. But 2 or more grackles on this feeder are too heavy and close the feeding windows. This makes the grackles give up after a while and go elsewhere, allowing the smaller birds to get back on. 3. Secure metal protection around the feeding windows: I'm very happy with the sturdiness of the metal around the feeding windows. My previous spring-loaded feeder had flimsy, detachable metal bars around the feeding windows. Once the smart squirrel had over-ridden the spring loaded action, he was then able to knock these detachable metal bars off and chew through the plastic, widening the feeding windows for his access! This feeder won't let the smart fox squirrel override the spring-loaded system anyway, but if somehow he did, I have no worries about him knocking off the metal around these feeding windows - they are far more sturdy, securely locked down, not removable, and go around the entire feeding window. 4. The securely locking LID: This is perhaps the BEST feature of this feeder! My previous spring-loaded feeder did not have the securely locking lid that this one has. It had a lid with a small spring that loosened every time I had to fill the feeder until the spring eventually broke. Once broken, the squirrels easily managed to prize the lid off, then dive into the feeder! (They were also then able to chew the plastic around the top of the feeder, widening their access!) This locking lid works by having 2 metal buttons, one on each side, that you have to push simultaneously with your hands, to open the lid. These are sturdy and I can't imagine them breaking or loosening. They are also impossible for squirrels or anyone other than a capable human to manage. (They were even a bit tricky for me at first, but after a bit of practice, I've mastered them!) 5. Unchewable metal cage: So far, this is definitely holding up. The smart squirrel (that used to override my previous feeder's spring-loaded action) has been trying to chew through the metal on this one. I can see teeth marks and scratches on the surface of the metal, but that's it. He hasn't been able to do more than scratch it. He's very frustrated! 6. Unchewable plastic: This hasn't been put to the test yet, (as the squirrels haven't broken through the other features yet), but the plastic on the inside of this feeder, under the metal cage, looks a TON sturdier than my previous feeder. This product does claim that it is chew-proof. Seeing how impressive all the other features are, I'm confident this is true too. I don't think the squirrels will ever be able to prize the securely locking lid off this feeder, or override the spring-loaded feature, or chew through the metal cage. However, let's say I accidentally left the lid unlocked, (which hasn't happened yet, but, hypothetically...) I feel sure that the squirrels wouldn't be able to do what they did to my previous feeder - i.e. chew the plastic around the top of the feeder, widening their access to the food. 7. Proper drainage at the bottom, keeping bird food dry: This is a really good added bonus. My previous spring-loaded feeder had a poorly designed bottom. It had inaccessible spaces at the bottom, leaving bird seed to gather there, uneaten. It also had no drainage holes. Inevitably, this bird seed got damp and moldy and was difficult to clean out. This feeder has a very well designed bottom. It has no inaccessible spaces - the birds can get to all the seed at the bottom, leaving no waste. It also has drainage holes at the bottom, allowing moisture to drain out, keeping the bird food drier for longer. 8. Well designed slanted roof lid, keeping bird food dry: Another bonus feature. My previous spring-loaded feeder not only didn't have a securely locking lid, it also had a FLAT lid, where rainwater and snow could gather! This feeder has a slanted roof lid, allowing rain to run off, and away from the feeder, keeping the bird food drier for longer. It also has a very small, cone-shaped piece of rubber above the lid, on the wire, which prevents rain water wicking down the wire and dripping onto the lid. Fantastic little detail! 9. Funnel for filling the feeder: Another nice bonus. I'm very glad they provided a funnel to go with this feeder. With the secure locking lid, it would be a bit tricky to fill the feeder without the funnel (especially if your feeder is tied to the tree branch as mine is). The funnel is sturdy and specially designed to fit the feeder, keeping the spring loaded rod in the middle out of your way, as you pour the food in. It does what it's supposed to do, i.e. prevents seed spilling out as you pour, and therefore making filling so much easier. I haven't got any "CONS" to list at all for this feeder. Even the slightly more expensive price seems very fair. It's a very good investment, well worth the price. If I hadn't known how much grief the squirrels were going to give me with my previous (cheaper) feeders, I wouldn't have bothered with them, and would have gone straight for this one in the first place!

Debbie Lee WesselmannUnited States

Large and Long (5- Stars)

This squirrel-proof (up to a point) feeder has both a sturdy build and good seed capacity. I appreciate that Brome has used metal buttons to secure the lid since squirrels had chewed on and destroyed the plastic knobs on an older version I had owned. The metal ensures that they won’t find a way to lift the top, and the metal cage prevents them from chewing their way to the seeds inside. The ports close well with the weight of an animal. This feeder is long and needs to be placed far enough away from the ground/shrubs. I use a hook that extends beyond my deck railing. It doesn’t keep the squirrels from jumping and wrapping their bodies around the feeder as they “land”; however, it makes it much more difficult. Let’s face it — squirrels will find a way to get to food. The trick is slowing them down substantially to allow more birds to feed. This feeder accomplishes that better than most. I removed a half-star only because the first feeder I received had the cage mounted upside down, which made it impossible for the birds to access the ports and which opened the ports as soon as a squirrel applied its weight. I didn’t realize the defect for several days — after all, I had used this style of feeder before — and only because the birds weren’t feeding from it. This major defect suggests that quality-control may be lax. Check your feeder before you remove it from all the packaging. I like that the feeder comes with a yellow plastic seed funnel that comes attached to the bottom and must be removed by pressing in the tabs. It makes filling much easier. Although I’m not wild about the yellow interior piece, it does make the seed level obvious at a glance. This feeder is best for seed mixes and sunflower seeds. Bird lovers will appreciate how the seed lasts longer when you can prevent squirrels from getting to it. — Debbie Lee Wesselmann

DUnited States

Built to Last. Nine+ Years and Counting

I kept looking at these feeders years ago, but I was skeptical and didn't want to spend a lot on a feeder that might not live up to the squirrel proof claims. But, because of the glowing reviews, I decided to give them a try. So, in 2016, that's right 2016, I purchased the Brome small 1.3 pound seed capacity squirrel buster bird feeder with 4 metal perches. I was pleasantly surprised. It worked great. Totally squirrel proof. I just purchased another one in May of 2025. I decided to get one a little larger, since my original one had worked so well. I bought the 3.4 pound seed capacity with 6 feeding ports. This time I was not surprised. It is working great and also totally squirrel proof, as expected. Depending on how you set the mechanism, which is very easy, squirrels, as well as large birds are unable to get to the seeds inside the feeder and are left to forage for scraps that may fall on the ground underneath. Cardinals and other small and medium birds are on these feeders each morning and afternoon. Birds seem to love their Brome squirrel buster feeders! Squirrels, not so much...😄 Please Note: My original Brome Squirrel Buster bird feeder is over NINE years old and is left outside year round. We have had no problems with either feeder and they both work fine. These days, I don't know of too many things that last close to a decade without any problems! I can not write enough about how pleased I am with the function, durability, and longevity of these feeders! Well worth the cost, in my opinion. If you're on the fence about purchasing, I hope this review helps you decide!

Kindle CustomerUnited States

IT WORKS FOR ME! THE SQUIRRELS ARE NOT INTERESTED!!

What can I say? I was very skeptical like many others but felt I needed to give this a try. It has been hanging up for 2-weeks and not one squirrel has bothered with it. I live in a rural area on 8 acres & there are many squirrels who nest in the many trees on my property. And I mean many. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy watching and feeding the squirrels but not in my bird feeders. I put out seed, corn, & raw peanuts especially for them but that did not seem to be enough for some of those who were greedy. With this feeder, I have watched them sit under it eating seeds that were dropped by the birds & have watched them go under it, repeatedly during the day. Officially, I am no longer a skeptic. This feeder worked for me! In fact, I am going to order another one, that is how much confidence I have in this product. It was very easy to assemble & easy to fill with seed. There is nothing to actually get nasty or dirty, unlike my regular bird feeders, so that is a plus for keeping healthy birds. I am not paid to promote this product; I paid for it just like others have. But if a product honestly works, I believe in letting people know this. It was a bit more than what I had paid for my old feeders but what I am saving on sunflower seed is paying for itself.