 You can't buy a better feeder |
| Review Date: December 24, 2005 |
| Reviewer: 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. When an especially crafty squirrel tried to chew it's way in to my feeder I informed Brome about the damage and they sent me a replacement part for free! Squirrel busters have a lifetime warranty against squirrel damage. 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. |
The best feeder!
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| Review Date: January 8, 2006 |
| Reviewer: L. Schweikert, NE Ohio |
| This is the second Squirrel Buster feeder I've bought. I've had the first one for over five years and am replacing an old feeder (not a Squirrel Buster). This feeder is the best feeder made to discourage squirrels from emptying seed. Our area is loaded with squirrels and they have tried everything to get to the seed in the feeder, with no luck. One time they did damage the feeding ports in an attempt to get at the sunflower seeds and when I contacted the company, they sent me a new part at no charge. Another time these darned squirrels actually chewed on the metal lid and again, the company sent me a new part. I would not hesitate to recommend this feeder to anyone, especially if you are bothered by raiding squirrels. The feeder is well made and holds quite a bit of seed (I use sunflower seeds in it)and is very easy to clean. It is well worth the cost. The customer service I've received from this company is absolutely top-notch. |
Don't let the high price scare you...
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| Review Date: May 15, 2006 |
| Reviewer: M. Bergeron, Colchester, VT United States |
My issue isn't squirrels, it's starlings and grackles. They'll empty a feeder in a day or two and keep the 'desired' birds from feeding. This feeder thwarts these pest birds better than any other feeder or feeder cage that I've tried. The smaller birds have no trouble getting to the seed and we've even had a pair of cardinals feed for the first time in the three years we've been feeding. I'm thoroughly satisfied so far with this item and am buying one for my father and one for my sister. Highly recommended.
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It does indeed deter squirrels as well, I watched one try again and again to acess this feeder to no avail. However, the local starlings have learned to grasp the cardinal ring and flap enough to partially open the feed ports (clever little buggers). The cardinal ring will be removed to eliminate that issue. The versitility of this feeder is wonderful. |
Great Bird Feeder if set up right
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| Review Date: October 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Andree Leblanc, Orlando, Florida |
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1JBUQ883HRRO7 I am pleased with this feeder. The construction is excellent and I've been enjoying the return of my titmice. You've got to hang the feeder, though, where squirrls can't hang from a branch and hold down the ring to get the seed. Squirrels must be very smart. I'll probably buy another. 5 stars! See my video of this feeder in action at [...]! Update 1/09: I did buy a second feeder and love it. I took it apart and washed it in the dishwasher which was great. One night I saw a rodent on it and I wanted then to sterilize it. I've owned lots of feeders and this one really brings in the smaller birds. Note: Interior screw is plastic. If you put a little vaseline on it, the bolt goes on a lot easier. Gee, they could have used a metal thread! Still 5 star.
ADDITIONAL POST: I lost my instructions for assembling after washing and called the number on the website they they talked me through the process. It was nice to speak to a actual person. I think they are in Canada. Great service. 8.2.10 |
I wish I'd bought this earlier!
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| Review Date: November 12, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Charles H. Kuttner, Portland, OR USA |
I have bought enough cheap bird feeders to pay for this feeder several times over. I am really happy we got it. A local bird shop was going out of business and I bought it on clearance, but I would have paid full price if I'd known how good this feeder is.
It's easy to fine-tune to keep out not only squirrels but bigger birds, it holds a huge amount of seed, and the birds seem to spill much less than with other feeders. The loop on the top, combined with the instructions' suggestion of using a clip-hook (the kind of thing on the end of a dog's leash) on a screw-eye means the squirrels not only can't take the seed, they can't knock this feeder down. And it's easy to clean.
This is definitely the best feeder we've ever had, and keeps us and the birds happy. |
Makes bird watching more fun!
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| Review Date: March 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Jeff C., NY, USA |
I delayed purchasing this item for awhile because the price seemed like a lot for a bird feeder. I'm really glad I finally splurged because I will easily recover the entire cost in saved bird seed just this winter.
I put ours outside the bedroom window and in the morning we can lie in bed and watch all the different varieties of birds take turns having breakfast. The larger Blue Jays and Grackles still get fed, but I have the spring set so that the ports close down partially for them and they can no longer PIG out on our expensive seed. It's also fun watching the squirrels try repeatedly to get at the seed...but they never do.
The kids really enjoy being so close to the feeder that the birds can watch them too! They think the Chickadees are cute because they have to stand on tip toes to get at the seed and they look like little kids trying to reach the cookie jar. The youngest calls Titmice "Mohawk birds" because of their funky top feathers. She is also doing a science project identifying all the different varieties that we get at the feeder.
This is a very thoughtfully designed product that is well worth the price.
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Believe it! It is squirrel proof!
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| Review Date: May 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: D. Berger, Coventry,CT |
Just got my second Brome feeder. It replaces a Droll Yankee Flipper which while entertaining, is not squirrel proof. Once the little devils figure out how to hang on to the perch and kill the battery it turns into a buffet! The Brome is well made, easy to clean, and the weight adjustment keeps Jays,Doves,Starlings, etc on the ground where they belong. Read the directions before assembling, it is a little tricky. The weight adjustment takes a little tinkering after you put it up to get it adjusted to accomodate/reject the various species of birds. Update 9/01/2008 Zero Squirrels!
9/20/2009 UPDATE
The buggers(squirrels)are still trying, but haven't succeeded! |
Effective with attention to design
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| Review Date: January 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer: P. A. Yohe, Carbondale, IL USA |
I am amazed how much I truly enjoy looking at this feeder every morning. With some products you know serious thought went into every aspect of their design, this is one.
The price is quite reasonable for such a high quality feeder. I will easily make up the cost in seed savings alone.
My only disappointment was I never got to see squirrels try to get into the feeder. The squirrels, which used to be all over my old feeder, sit within a foot and a half of the Squirrel Buster Plus, get a forlorn look on there face, and walk away.
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Owned for Yrs. Best Bird Feeder Ever
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| Review Date: April 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: K. J. T., |
I've owned four of these feeders for several years and LOVE them. The squirrels know it's useless to try, and thus stay off. The birds love it and the Cardinals do use it with the Cardinal ring attached. All kinds of birds are attrated to the feeder - gold finches, chickadees, cardinals, grosbeaks, indigo buntings, titmice, nuthatches, woodpeckers, etc.
Only black oil sunflower seed should be used as any other types will get clogged in the bottom and turn to muck in the wet weather.
Some have complained about frustrated squirrels chewing through the ring. This has happened to me a few times and Brome always replaces them free of charge! Top rate company with a top rate product. I've now placed squirrel baffles on the pole under the feeders and that stopped the squirrles from doing any further damage.
Don't worry about the price, this feeder will last for years and pay for itself in the seed you'll save. |
Quality construction and truly squirrel-proof
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| Review Date: September 3, 2007 |
| Reviewer: M. Baumgartner, |
| This is an attractive and well built feeder. I have never seen a squirrel on it, although there are plenty of the critters around here. The birds love it. It does allow a bit of seed to drop to the ground, but that's the case with almost all feeders. |
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