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2251 - The Squirrel Buster™ Plus |
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Date Posted: 2007-08-08 08:15:00
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| not quite squirrel proof |
| Posted By: Christopher King |
| Location: Ballwin, Mo United States |
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Comments: I have had my feeder for about a year and a half. I have spent hours watching the squirrels trying to get the seed. They became so frustrated they literally started to chew the top of the feeder where the wire hanger comes out. It has taken several months but eventually the hole will be too large and the feeder will drop to the ground. I must say this is the longest I have ever had a feeder last. |
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Date Posted: 2007-09-22 13:16:00
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| It is really squirrel proof! |
| Posted By: Ellen |
| Location: Buffalo, NY United States |
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Comments: I'm not sure which has been more fun - watching the birds feed or being amused by the squirrels trying to gain access to the seed. This is really a good feeder. I've tried several feeders and this is the only one that the squirrels haven't been able to master. There are a lot of squirrels in my yard and they have given up even trying to get into this feeder. |
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Date Posted: 2007-11-10 19:33:00
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| Works well but... |
| Posted By: Ed |
| Location: Minneapolis, MN United States |
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Comments: Works well at keeping the squirrels at bay. I found that with the "cardinal ring" attached - that it was too easy for house sparrows to empty the feeder within a day or so. I removed the ring - and shortened the perches - but even at shortest setting - house sparrows could still feed. I wound up removing the perches altogether - and it became a perfect chickadee/nuthatch feeder - since these guys could cling. I may try filling it with Safflower seeds and putting the ring back on - to see if I can turn it back into a cardinal feeder - which is way I bought it it the first place. I must say - this is very well constructed - but would be nice if perches could be shortened even further. |
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Date Posted: 2008-03-30 20:12:00
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| IT WORKS !! |
| Posted By: Kevin |
| Location: East Hartford, CT United States |
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Comments: Finally someone developed a feeder that really does keep the squirrels out. I like most people have spent hundreds of dollars over the yrs on "squirrel proof" feeders but this one REALLY WORKS. It is worth every cent |
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Date Posted: 2008-03-31 14:18:00
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| Squirrell and large bird proof |
| Posted By: Linda M. |
| Location: West Chester, PA United States |
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Comments: I bought my first Squirrel Buster feeder over a year ago because the crows were eating all the seed from my other feeder. It was great being able to adjust the spring tension so the ports close when the larger birds land to feed. I'm also pleased with the amount of seed it holds. I even bought a second one to hang outside my window at work! |
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Date Posted: 2008-04-15 00:02:00
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| I love this feeder! |
| Posted By: Julie |
| Location: Boone, Iowa United States |
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Comments: This feeder is great! I finally have a feeder that the cardinals can use and enjoy and the squirrels cannot. It also is a large feeder that I don't have to be filling constantly. |
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Date Posted: 2008-12-07 21:03:00
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| Now they can share |
| Posted By: Barb |
| Location: Spring Hill, FL United States |
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Comments: I literally have 15+ squirrels in my yard. With this wonderful feeder I reserve one feeder for the birds and another type feeder for the squirrels. I am going to order another and not attach the cardinal ring so that the smaller birds can have their own place. |
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Date Posted: 2009-06-12 10:23:00
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| Great feeder and company |
| Posted By: Julie |
| Location: Auburn, Ma United States |
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Comments: This feeder is great. I did have a problem w/ it and contacted the manufacturer. I'd call them the LLBean of bird feeders. Super helpful and sent me a new part to fix my feeder free of charge! Got it in a day or two too! If you have problems w/ this feeder (something breaks, don't throw it away - contact the company and they will likely get you a new part! |
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Date Posted: 2010-05-19 18:16:00
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| This feeder really works. |
| Posted By: Diane |
| Location: Spotsyhlvania, Virginia United States |
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Comments: After years of trying to outwit the little bushy tailed thieves with every feeder and contrivance recommended as a deterrent, I recently purchased the Squirrel Buster Plus as a last resort. To my amazement, it really works, they have all but given up even trying to get onto the feeder. We are having a great time watching our local bird population including a pudgy red headed woodpecker who keeps hanging around to check out the seed that manages to drop to the ground. This is a great product!!! |
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Date Posted: 2010-11-17 02:27:00
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| Thwarted squirrels; less cleanup for me! |
| Posted By: Marie Louise Lepping |
| Location: Langhorne, Pennsylvania United States |
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Comments: This feeder is the best I've ever had, but it has not helped make my squirrels any less ambitious! When they could not get to the feed any other way, they hung onto the ring perch and chewed into the metal base of the feeder to the point that it might just disconnect from the feeder over this, its second winter! My teeth should be so strong! They have not, however gotten any seed directly from the feeder, and have mostly resigned themselves to accepting the tasty morsels that drop from above as the birds eat. I am glad to let them clean up the area under the feeder. No more raking for me!!!! |
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Date Posted: 2011-01-13 11:10:00
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| only true squirrel proof feeder |
| Posted By: Jeff |
| Location: Pittsburgh, PA United States |
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Comments: I bought this feeder about 4 years ago after the squirrels destroyed my last squirrel proof feeder. I kept waiting for the squirrels to get to the seed and they never did. I have 2 of these feeders now with both adjusted for smaller birds, one with hearts and the other with black oil. I do feed the squirrels at their own platform feeders but they get stripped sunflower. I have one feeder thats 10 years old with safflower in it and when it needs to be replaced I will buy this #2251 feeder. I have saved alot of money in not buying feeders that the squirrels destroy. I enjoy feeding and taking photo's of the birds at my feeders. |
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Date Posted: 2012-02-22 18:39:29
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| Best one yet |
| Posted By: Marty D. |
| Location: Chicago, IL |
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Comments: Best feeder I ever owned. I love watching the squirrels get frustrated trying their best to get access to the seeds. And the product service from the manufacturer is great and outstanding. I needed a part and they were very very very responsive and responded immediately. |
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Date Posted: 2012-06-17 22:13:33
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| Best Thing to just feed the birds |
| Posted By: Mark |
| Location: kansas City, MO |
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Comments: Buy it if you are tired of feeding the squirells it has paid for itself ten times over in the the fact that those rats with bushy tails can eat the sunflower seeds |
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Date Posted: 2012-11-06 09:23:29
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| well worth it |
| Posted By: carolyn wlasic |
| Location: glen burnie, MD |
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Comments: Best feeder I've ever bought. Worth every penny. I've had 2 of them; 1st one lasted 5yrs! It may be called "squirrel buster" but in my yard, the big problem is pigeons. They've broken countless feeders because they're so big & they swarm by the dozens. Guess there's a reason they're called "pigs with wings"!. |
