Brome 1015 Squirrel Buster Classic

by Brome

Product Features

• The Squirrel Buster Classic is guaranteed to be squirrel proof
• Plenty of surfaces for small clinging birds, such as nuthatches, to grip
• Removable perches offer feeding options for chickadees, finches and sparrows
• Larger birds and squirrels are thwarted by the patented Squirrel Buster technology
• No harmful to the animals in any way

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 21 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000HHHEF0
• Item model number: 1015
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (190 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #2 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Backyard Birding > Bird Feeders & Accessories > Tube Feeders

Product Description

The patented Squirrel Buster technology is truly squirrel proof. Thousands of delighted bird lovers have confirmed it. The Squirrel Buster Classic has openings in the wire grid that align with the seed ports and provide birds access to the seed. When a squirrel climbs onto the feeder, its weight automatically forces the grid down, closing access to the seed ports. Squirrels and many large birds are foiled but not harmed in any way.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really works, November 30, 2007

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A. Wertheim "werthla" (Brookeville, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brome 1015 Squirrel Buster Classic (Lawn & Patio)

This is truly a squirrel proof feeder. I have two of these. Only complaint is that the spring mechanism broke on one of them while cleaning and it's toast. Just treat it gently when cleaning. I am getting another one since it's the only feeder I have seen that keeps squirrels off. As for the critters swinging the feeder around to disperse seeds, this is a very small "squirrel tax" to pay. Put some seed on the ground for our bushy tailed friends and be thankful they are not ON the feeder.

79 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't Work, July 16, 2007

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MMC (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brome 1015 Squirrel Buster Classic (Lawn & Patio)

I have a problem with red squirrels and chipmunks. It keeps the fatter squirrel off the feeder, but the skinnier two just snake their hands in and snatch out the seeds. It doesn't stop the chipmunks at all; they're too small to trigger the weight limit. The fat squirrel sits at the bottom eating the seeds knocked down by the two smaller ones having to work so hard.

Worse, because it takes the squirrels more effort to get the seeds, they spend twice as much time working at the feeder. The seed doesn't go down as quickly but there's no chance for birds to come feed.

This might work for heavier gray squirrels but it's a total bust for red squirrels and chipmunks.

83 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Squirrels are smarter than the makers of this feeder., August 26, 2007

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Conor Leahy "Web Writer and Editor" (Colorado, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Brome 1015 Squirrel Buster Classic (Lawn & Patio)

No, maybe squirrels can't get inside the feeder, but they don't have to. All they have to do is shake it or set it to swinging, and seed goes all over the place. Then they take what seeds they want out of the resulting mess and leave the rest to rot. They can trash a feeder's worth of seed within a week. I'll be looking for yet another feeder as soon as I can afford it.