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Squirrel Buster Plus Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder w/Cardinal Ring and 6 Feeding Ports, 5.1-pound Seed Capacity, Adjustable, Pole-mountable (POLE ADAPTOR SOLD SEPARATELY), Green
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Brand | Brome |
Target Species | Cardinal |
Recommended Uses For Product | Seed |
Material | polycarbonate |
Special Feature | Squirrel Proof, Rust Resistant |
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Sturdiness | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | — | 4.9 |
Easy to clean | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 3.7 | — | 4.8 |
Suction power | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.1 | — | — | 4.8 |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | — | 5.0 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | cityUS | Brome Bird Care Inc. | Mosloly | GrandCloseouts | JC's Wildlife |
material | polycarbonate | Metal | — | Metal | — | Metal, Plastic |
style | Bird Feeder | Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder | — | — | Funnel Feeder | — |
mounting type | Hanging Mount | Hanging Mount | Hanging Mount | Hanging Mount | Hanging Mount | — |
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From the manufacturer
TRULY SQUIRREL-PROOF FEEDERS BUILT TO LAST!
Disposable products are no longer an option. All of our products are designed with our planet in mind: all parts are designed to be replaceable. The future of new products, manufacturing and the preservation of our planet must be linked to a vision of products made to last.
Holds 5.1lbs of black oil sunflower seed
Pole-mountable
- WEIGHT ADJUSTABLE
- CHEW PROOF
- UV RESISTANT
CLEANING YOUR FEEDER
· Frequency of cleaning varies according to climate.
· Heavy bird traffic can increase the frequency of cleaning.
· Washing by Hand. Wear Gloves!
· Dismantle and discard any accumulation of wild bird food.
· Wash by hand in warm soapy water and/or in 1/10 bleach solution.
· Make sure all components are completely dry before assembling.
· Warning: Bird droppings contain contaminants. Avoid skin contact.
HOW IT WORKS
Openings in the shroud align with the feeding ports, providing birds access to the food. When a squirrel climbs onto the feeder, its weight automatically forces the shroud down, closing access to the ports. Squirrels and some large birds are foiled but not harmed in any way.
PERCHING OPTIONS
Posi Grip Perch System
Thick, adjustable-length perches with textured surfaces provide a secure and comfortable grip for birds. Attract small birds such as Chickadees and Finches (while deterring some larger birds) by shortening the perches. Perches can also be extended just enough to attract medium-sized birds including Grosbeaks and Woodpeckers.
Cardinal Ring System
Cardinals prefer to face their food source as they have difficulty turning their heads to feed. The custom grip profile of our patented Cardinal Ring System allows them to perch
securely and feed comfortably.
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WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR PLUSPosition your feeder wherever you like to get great close-up views of your favorite birds. Hang it over a window, in a tree, on a deck, from a fence, in your garden, on the side of your house, from a rain trough or over sliding doors. Use brackets, extension hooks and tree hooks to hang your feeder at the 18-inch (47 cm) recommended clearance. |
NEED FOR CLEARANCERemember it’s a squirrel’s weight that triggers the closing mechanism. If a squirrel can reach over from a nearby foothold and avoid placing its weight on the feeder, it can access the birdseed. To overcome this problem, allow for at least 18 in/47 cm of clearance around the feeder. This will force the squirrel to climb onto the feeder and trigger the closing mechanism. |
DETACHABLE COMPONENT SYSTEMSquirrel Buster Plus is designed to be dismantled by hand into individual components without the use of tools. This allows for easy cleaning and maintenance. |
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Cardinal Ring | ✓ | X | X | X | X |
Weight Adjustable | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | X |
Perching Environment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | ✓ |
Clinging Environment | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Seed Capacity | 5.1 lbs | 2.4 lbs | 2.6 lbs | 1.3 lbs | 3.4 lbs |
Type of Seed | Black sunflower, safflower, mixed seeds, dried mealworms | Black sunflower, safflower, mixed seeds, dried mealworms | Black sunflower, safflower, mixed seeds, dried mealworms | Peanuts, other nuts, dried and fresh fruit | Black sunflower, safflower, mixed seeds, dried mealworms |
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BROME CAREThis is how we support you and our planet. Should you need a part covered under our Brome Care, we will happily provide it to extend the life of our products. The future of the planet must be linked to the vision of products made to last. |
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE (sold separately)- Squirrel Buster Pole Adaptor. - Squirrel Buster Plus Weather Guard. - Seed Catcher Tray (Seed Buster). |
BROME BIRD NEWSHow much do you love birds? Our free online show dedicated to birds and everyone who loves them. Buying a bird feeder is just the beginning of a rather exciting journey. Join us to learn more! |
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Product information
Brand | Brome |
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Target Species | Cardinal |
Recommended Uses For Product | Seed |
Material | polycarbonate |
Special Feature | Squirrel Proof, Rust Resistant |
Mounting Type | Hanging Mount |
Product Dimensions | 6"L x 6"W x 23"H |
Power Source | no power |
Included Components | Manual |
Capacity | 5.1 Pounds |
Color | garden green |
Item Weight | 2.2 Pounds |
Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
Manufacturer | Brome Bird Care |
ASIN | B0007LQ3RQ |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 1024-V01 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,605 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #84 in Wild Bird Feeders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
The Squirrel Buster Plus is a deluxe truly squirrel-proof bird feeder. It holds 3 quarts/5.1 pounds of bird seed. It comes with a Free Cardinal Ring, but other accessories are also available.
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Customers like the durability, performance, appearance and ease of cleaning of the bird feeder. For example, they mention it's very sturdy, works well, looks good and is easy to clean. That said, they're satisfied with the quality, squirrel protection, and capacity. That being said, opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers like the squirrel protection of the bird feeder. They mention it's easy to use, 100% effective, and completely eliminates squirrel intrusion. Some appreciate the fact that it humanely blocks the squirrels food access. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...much with one exception that there's no recharging and, it is TRULY squirrel proof...." Read more
"...is very well constructed, it holds a lot of seed and it keeps the squirrels out of that seed without hurting the squirrels...." Read more
"...the best feeders I have purchased in 40 years and extremely effective in deterring squirrels and the like...." Read more
"...This is a very expensive bird feeder, however the squirrel proof design, ventilated seed tube to prevent mold and other features will prevent..." Read more
Customers like the durability of the bird feeder. They say it is a sturdy, well-made, and high quality product. It has held up in all kinds of weather and continues to provide endless entertainment. Customers also mention that it comes apart with ease for cleaning.
"...Worth the money, Looks great and heavy duty and well made...." Read more
"...It is very well constructed, it holds a lot of seed and it keeps the squirrels out of that seed without hurting the squirrels...." Read more
"...This is a thoughtfully designed, well-made, squirrel resistant bird feeder...." Read more
"...The feeder is super sturdy and it works like a charm...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the bird feeder. They mention it's awesome, great, and wonderful for their birds. Customers also say the feeders remain in good working order and are easy to clean. They say it attracts lots of birds and the local squirrels are no longer ransacking it.
"...The birdfeeders remain in good working order and they are very easy to clean. These feeders are worth every penny I paid for them." Read more
"...It has proven to be a very good feeder that's worth its weight in gold...." Read more
"...can get by with a bag every two to three months -- and the birds are just as plentiful...." Read more
"...that the feeder comes with good user instructions and explanations of it's design features so the user understands exactly how to use it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the bird feeder. They mention that the ring works fine, and the shroud functions perfectly as a feeder. Some say that the lifetime guarantee is for real.
"...well I've had the bird feeders for over a year now and they continue to work wonderfully...." Read more
"...It really works, unlike so many competitive products I have tried over the decades...." Read more
"...The feeder is super sturdy and it works like a charm...." Read more
"...JAN 2020 UPDATE: The bird feeder is still completely functional and attracts many birds...." Read more
Customers like the capacity of the feeder. For example, they say it holds a large amount of seed between refills, the feeding hole positions accommodate many size birds, and it's very large. Customers also say the feeder keeps squirrels away and the birds select seeds individually.
"...Easy to assemble, easy to fill and holds a lot of seed. After a week of heavy activity I still have 3/4 of the feeder still full...." Read more
"...It is very well constructed, it holds a lot of seed and it keeps the squirrels out of that seed without hurting the squirrels...." Read more
"This bird feeder holds much food! It works very well. The birds have no problem feeding!" Read more
"Holds ample amount of seed. Squirrels stopped trying to feed on it." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the bird feeder. They mention that it looks good, has a good design, and the basic design is simplicity itself. The feeder is made of heavy duty materials and has slick paint finish that will send squirrels sliding. Customers also mention that the feeder is easy to refill and look at.
"...Worth the money, Looks great and heavy duty and well made...." Read more
"...a traditional baffle that wobbles and moves; instead, the lid is shaped and painted such that there is no way to hang on to it while trying to reach..." Read more
"...This Brome product has to be one of the best-designed products of the past 100 years...." Read more
"...This is a thoughtfully designed, well-made, squirrel resistant bird feeder...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the bird feeder. They mention that it's easy to take apart and clean, with everything accessible with cleaning tools. Some appreciate that all parts are dishwasher-safe. Overall, customers are happy with the ease and convenience of cleaning their bird feeders.
"...The birdfeeders remain in good working order and they are very easy to clean. These feeders are worth every penny I paid for them." Read more
"...when the weight of the squirrel hits the perch ring and can not be pried open...." Read more
"...The whole feeder can be easily disassembled and cleaned in a dishwasher at intervals to reduce possibility of feeder transmitted bird diseases...." Read more
"...Very easy to take apart and clean, easy to refill. A bit expensive but I'm already saving on seeds...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the feeder. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it'll cost more than other bird feeders.
"...happy with the money spent on this feeder, it was more than worth the price tag and I highly recommend it...." Read more
"...Worth the money, Looks great and heavy duty and well made...." Read more
"...It is a little on the expensive side, but it's worth every penny and then some...." Read more
"...My next feeder will be a Brome... worth every penny." Read more
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My woodpeckers are back and goldfinches which were a rarity are now a common site several times a day! I'm using the same high quality seed, but they just seem to like this feeder better. I thought they might be able to chew through the cylinder but so far so good. That this is covered for life makes it a worthwhile investment. I just wish I would have gotten one sooner...I would have saved a fortune in bird seed.
I've never been cheap on my feeders...always getting the best of what I thought was available and this feeder is actually less expensive then the last one they destroyed so I feel it is well worth the money. I have yet to take it apart, clean it and put it back together...I only do that once a month. If I find any issues with that I will update and lower my stars.
I plan I purchasing several more for holiday gifts.
UPDATE: I've had the feeder for about 4 months now. The squirrels gave up after about a month and don't go near it anymore. I found that as long as I clean the feeders every month or so, the seed stays dry even though I don't keep the feeder in a covered area like an overhang. CLEANING: it's important to clean these feeders or else mold will accumulate by the feeding holes and can harm the birds. I found disassembling the unit very easy and although it can go in the dishwasher, it cleans so fast with hot water I just do it by hand. I know this next warning is wasted on the guys but I will say it anyway: GO TO THE YOU TUBE VIDEO on how to disassemble before you try to clean this or I promise you will regret it. Even though I had watched the video once I still forgot the trick about sticking your fingers in the feeding holes to release the tube for cleaning (when you see the video you'll understand). Once taken apart it is a snap to clean and very easy to put back together. Just go the the Brome site or do a youtube seach on "How to clean a Brome birdfeeder". I can say I am more than happy with the money spent on this feeder, it was more than worth the price tag and I highly recommend it.
UPDATE: well I've had the bird feeders for over a year now and they continue to work wonderfully. The squirrels have given up on them although occasionally they pop by to try to foil them but are unsuccessful. The birdfeeders remain in good working order and they are very easy to clean. These feeders are worth every penny I paid for them.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2016
My woodpeckers are back and goldfinches which were a rarity are now a common site several times a day! I'm using the same high quality seed, but they just seem to like this feeder better. I thought they might be able to chew through the cylinder but so far so good. That this is covered for life makes it a worthwhile investment. I just wish I would have gotten one sooner...I would have saved a fortune in bird seed.
I've never been cheap on my feeders...always getting the best of what I thought was available and this feeder is actually less expensive then the last one they destroyed so I feel it is well worth the money. I have yet to take it apart, clean it and put it back together...I only do that once a month. If I find any issues with that I will update and lower my stars.
I plan I purchasing several more for holiday gifts.
UPDATE: I've had the feeder for about 4 months now. The squirrels gave up after about a month and don't go near it anymore. I found that as long as I clean the feeders every month or so, the seed stays dry even though I don't keep the feeder in a covered area like an overhang. CLEANING: it's important to clean these feeders or else mold will accumulate by the feeding holes and can harm the birds. I found disassembling the unit very easy and although it can go in the dishwasher, it cleans so fast with hot water I just do it by hand. I know this next warning is wasted on the guys but I will say it anyway: GO TO THE YOU TUBE VIDEO on how to disassemble before you try to clean this or I promise you will regret it. Even though I had watched the video once I still forgot the trick about sticking your fingers in the feeding holes to release the tube for cleaning (when you see the video you'll understand). Once taken apart it is a snap to clean and very easy to put back together. Just go the the Brome site or do a youtube seach on "How to clean a Brome birdfeeder". I can say I am more than happy with the money spent on this feeder, it was more than worth the price tag and I highly recommend it.
UPDATE: well I've had the bird feeders for over a year now and they continue to work wonderfully. The squirrels have given up on them although occasionally they pop by to try to foil them but are unsuccessful. The birdfeeders remain in good working order and they are very easy to clean. These feeders are worth every penny I paid for them.
The seed ports close completely when the weight of the squirrel hits the perch ring and can not be pried open. I've had it up for two weeks now and I've seen wood peckers, cardinals and smaller birds enjoying a munch while I watch jealous squirrels glaring at them. Now they only have whatever seed birds knock down onto the ground. I live in the woods and have nothing against squirrels but I'm in a forest of oaks and pines...they're being lazy :)
I won't miss the herd of squirrels being in my yard making my dogs crazy because of free grub one bit.
Worth the money, Looks great and heavy duty and well made. I also bought the weather guard which prevents the ports from getting soggy and moldy when rain drips down the shaft of any bird feeder.
This is a tube-style feeder that has six feeding ports on a spring-loaded, movable sleeve that slides down when sufficient weight is added. The idea is that the squirrel's own weight works against it and causes the sleeve to slide down, cutting off all access to the seed when a squirrel tries to steal from the feeder. The sensitivity is adjustable so that the weight can be tuned to help discourage other pests such as grackles.
The sleeve is made of metal which is important. If it were plastic, a squirrel would quickly be able to chew through it and eventually reach the seed inside.
It's not enough to simply rely on the sleeve to slide down. Squirrels are notoriously smart and would simply reach the ports by hanging upside down from the top of the feeder and helping themselves - except that this particular feeder is designed with a built-in baffle in the lid. It's not a traditional baffle that wobbles and moves; instead, the lid is shaped and painted such that there is no way to hang on to it while trying to reach down so squirrels simply fall off while trying.
This is a well-constructed feeder that has a lot of thoughtful design features. As mentioned, the important parts (the sleeve and feeding ports as well as the baffle lid) are metal and are chew-resistant. The metal portions of this feeder have all been painted with what appears to be weather-resistant paint which will deter rust and corrosion (and it makes the feeder harder for a squirrel to hold on to). There are adjustable perches for each feeding port as well as an installable cardinal perch ring.
We watched one very determined squirrel try to get the seed from the feeder and after trying for a while it gave up and dropped to the ground without success. The squirrel wasn't hurt, the feeder wasn't damaged, and all the seed was still there for the birds. This is exactly the result we hoped for. We still end up filling it frequently, but now the birds get all the seed, not the squirrels.
This is a large feeder and it holds a lot of seed.
The Brome Squirrel Buster Plus feeder is exactly the feeder we had hoped for. It is very well constructed, it holds a lot of seed and it keeps the squirrels out of that seed without hurting the squirrels. It is a little on the expensive side, but it's worth every penny and then some. With this feeder, you can get on to the business of feeding the birds without fattening up the squirrels in the process.
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It larger than expected and pole adaptor fits so tightly hard to get feeder off to fill so now taking seeds to feeder
- Funktionsweise: Sobald ein größerer Vogel oder ein Eichhörnchen sich auf den Sitzring (oder auf die Sitzstangen, falls man den Ring nicht anbringt; ich empfehle aber den Ring) setzt, senkt sich der untere Teil der Futterstation und die Futterlöcher werden verschlossen. Große Vögel wie Eichelhäher oder eben auch Eichhörnchen suchen diese Futterstationen sehr schnell nicht mehr auf. Damit hat man die Möglichkeit, diese Vögel ggf. an einer anderen Stelle zu füttern und die "Kleinen" haben ihre Ruhe.
- Schutz des Futters: Bislang habe ich mit Futtersäulen gearbeitet, an denen die Futterplätze übereinander angebracht waren. Als Regenschutz brachte ich eine Kuppel an. Trotzdem wurde das Futter bei Regen immer schnell schimmlig. Bei dieser Säule kann von oben her kein Wasser eindringen, ich wüsste nicht wie. Gleichzeitig sind die Futterlöcher unten eigentlich besser - als man das laut Abbildung denkt - vor Regen geschützt.
- Reichweite des Futters: Meine Futterstellen sind gut besucht, da ich ganzjährig füttere. Trotzdem muss ich nur ein bis zwei Mal die Woche nachfüllen.
- Reinigung: Man kann die Säule recht einfach auseinanderbauen, die Reinigung sollte damit sehr einfach sein. Sofern das irgendwann mal nötig sein wird. Bei der Art der Konstruktion sehe ich da so schnell keine Notwendigkeit.