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Brome 2004 Squirrel Solution200 5.5"x5.5"x30" Wild Bird Feeder with 6 Feeding Ports, 2qt/3.4lb Seed Capacity, Free Seed Funnel
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Brand | Squirrel Solutions |
Target species | Squirrel |
Material | Steel |
Special feature | Squirrel Proof, Rust Resistant |
Mounting type | Hanging Mount |
Product Dimensions | 14L x 14W x 508H Centimetres |
Colour | garden green |
Item weight | 2.5 Pounds |
About this item
- LIFETIME WARRANTY: you only need to buy one of our products, and we will guarantee to service your feeder for free for the rest of your life. You can call us any time you need a new part, or if you have any issues with your feeder. The cost of your membership is the price of the feeder you buy!
- GUARANTEED SQUIRREL PROOF: supported by an impressive list of patents, our feeders are recognized as the leaders in the squirrel proof category. The weight of an adult squirrel automatically closes the seed ports, denying access to the seed but not harming the squirrels in any way. Also effective on large birds.
- 100% RECYCLABLE: all parts on our feeders can be recycled.
- CHEW PROOF: all feeder parts exposed to squirrels are made of chew proof metals or RoxResinTM, a remarkable 100% chew proof, waterproof, rustproof and UV stabilized material.
- NO TOOLS REQUIRED: our feeders are designed to be dismantled by hand into individual components without the use of tools. This allows for easy cleaning and filling.
- 100-percent Squirrel Proof^100-percent Chew Proof^100 Year Guarantee^100-percent Squirrel Proof^100-percent Chew Proof
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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.
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.
FREE SEED FUNNEL
Detach from the feeder, use it to fill the feeder and store it with seeds.
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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. |
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. |
NO TOOLS REQUIREDAll our bird feeders are designed to be dismantled by hand into individual components without the use of tools. This allows for easy cleaning and maintenance. |
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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Height with hanger | 30 inches | 28 inches | 32 inches | 24 inches |
Seed capacity | 3.4 lbs | 5.1 lbs | 2.4 lbs | 2.6 lbs |
Number of seed ports | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Bird food | Black oil sunflower seeds | Black oil sunflower seeds | Black oil sunflower seeds | Black oil sunflower seeds |
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Product details
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 13.97 x 13.97 x 60.96 cm; 1.13 Kilograms
- Date First Available : June 14 2013
- Manufacturer : Brome Bird Care
- Place of Business : Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0, CA
- ASIN : B00AUFIQ1U
- Item model number : 2004-V03
- Country of origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #23,792 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
- #465 in Wild Bird Feeders
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Product description
Most wild bird feeders feed both wild birds and squirrels. Not the Squirrel Solutions Seed Saver 200. Proven by over 1 million content customers. Its patented squirrel-proof design stops squirrels from stealing seeds so effectively, it will pay for itself many times over. Hence the name: Seed Saver.
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Easy to assemble | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.2 | — | 4.9 |
Sturdiness | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.1 | — | 4.7 |
Easy to clean | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.5 |
Giftable | 4.9 | 4.7 | — | 4.3 | — | 4.5 |
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material | Steel | — | Copper | Polycarbonate | Plastic | Polycarbonate |
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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!
1) The "shroud" system (which several other feeders also have) does indeed work to close the ports off every time a squirrel jumps onto the feeder. BUT squirrels are very clever and find other ways to access seed.
2) The cap on the Squirrel Solution 200 feeder has a button lock/release. Similar feeders that we had tried without this feature were easily accessed by squirrels. They simply keep at that cap until they manage to push it off....and there goes all of your bird seed. Squirrels will also begin to chew through the plastic at this point, and your feeder will be worthless in a short time. Eventually, we made a lock/release of our own drilling a hole and using a screw, but...
3) The ports on most feeders are not protected all around by metal. Even when we solved the problem of squirrels getting in by removing the cap, they were able to hang onto the the feeder and chew around the plastic of the ports until gaining access to the seeds. They would make the hole bigger and bigger until the feeder was just pouring seed out for them. The Squirrel Solution 200 feeder has metal protection all around the ports that squirrels cannot chew through.
THIS FEEDER IS TRULY SQUIRREL PROOF....as long as you hang it so it as shown in directions. This is the important part!! It MUST be at least 18 inches away from any surface the squirrels can use to reach it. We have it hung as in the picture below (sorry, haven't planted spring flowers in the planter yet.) We did have to move the planter away from the feeder so as to maintain that 18 inch distance. The squirrels CAN get onto the feeder, jump or crawl up the Shepard's hook, but then if they jump onto it, the shroud closes. Once the shroud closes, they cannot access the seed. Oh they try--again and again--but eventually give up.
What is important is that--by hanging it at least 18 inches from their access-- they cannot reach the feeder by staying on the rail or plantar, stretching to the feeder. They would then access WITHOUT closing the shroud and possibly eat through the small area underneath that is made of plastic, or shake seed out of the feeder.
Up until now, there was one other feeder we tried that satisfied most of these conditions -- the Roamwild Squirrel Proof Wild Bird Feeder. The problem with the Roamwild is that, even though it kept the squirrels away, it did not attract the birds. The perches on the Roamwild feeder were just too small and birds did not come. We waited weeks --- and nothing. Birds just didn't come to this feeder.
4) The birds DO come to the Squirrel Solution 200 feeder. (If I had ONE improvement to make on it, I would like to see perches that were slightly larger. Cardinals seem to find feeding from the perch inconvenient. They will sit nearby the feeder and wait until other birds come, dropping seed--and then go to the ground to eat that seed. We have just added an attachment to extend one of the perches and the cardinals seem to be able to feed more comfortably with that extra little bit of perch.)
5) In fact, birds that usually would visit other feeder we have hung (goldfinches that would go to the nigel thistle feeder, woodpeckers that would go to the suet feeder, etc) come to this feeder frequently. We believe it is because of the yellow center stem allows for air flow, keeping the seed dryer/fresher than in other feeders. Just more yummy!
6) The funnel that comes with it is very helpful when filling with seed, as it fits the feeder tube exactly and has openings to accommodate the wires that hold the top. Much less seed spilling out when filling the feeder.
In summary...even though this feeder is more costly than the others, it gets the job done!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020
1) The "shroud" system (which several other feeders also have) does indeed work to close the ports off every time a squirrel jumps onto the feeder. BUT squirrels are very clever and find other ways to access seed.
2) The cap on the Squirrel Solution 200 feeder has a button lock/release. Similar feeders that we had tried without this feature were easily accessed by squirrels. They simply keep at that cap until they manage to push it off....and there goes all of your bird seed. Squirrels will also begin to chew through the plastic at this point, and your feeder will be worthless in a short time. Eventually, we made a lock/release of our own drilling a hole and using a screw, but...
3) The ports on most feeders are not protected all around by metal. Even when we solved the problem of squirrels getting in by removing the cap, they were able to hang onto the the feeder and chew around the plastic of the ports until gaining access to the seeds. They would make the hole bigger and bigger until the feeder was just pouring seed out for them. The Squirrel Solution 200 feeder has metal protection all around the ports that squirrels cannot chew through.
THIS FEEDER IS TRULY SQUIRREL PROOF....as long as you hang it so it as shown in directions. This is the important part!! It MUST be at least 18 inches away from any surface the squirrels can use to reach it. We have it hung as in the picture below (sorry, haven't planted spring flowers in the planter yet.) We did have to move the planter away from the feeder so as to maintain that 18 inch distance. The squirrels CAN get onto the feeder, jump or crawl up the Shepard's hook, but then if they jump onto it, the shroud closes. Once the shroud closes, they cannot access the seed. Oh they try--again and again--but eventually give up.
What is important is that--by hanging it at least 18 inches from their access-- they cannot reach the feeder by staying on the rail or plantar, stretching to the feeder. They would then access WITHOUT closing the shroud and possibly eat through the small area underneath that is made of plastic, or shake seed out of the feeder.
Up until now, there was one other feeder we tried that satisfied most of these conditions -- the Roamwild Squirrel Proof Wild Bird Feeder. The problem with the Roamwild is that, even though it kept the squirrels away, it did not attract the birds. The perches on the Roamwild feeder were just too small and birds did not come. We waited weeks --- and nothing. Birds just didn't come to this feeder.
4) The birds DO come to the Squirrel Solution 200 feeder. (If I had ONE improvement to make on it, I would like to see perches that were slightly larger. Cardinals seem to find feeding from the perch inconvenient. They will sit nearby the feeder and wait until other birds come, dropping seed--and then go to the ground to eat that seed. We have just added an attachment to extend one of the perches and the cardinals seem to be able to feed more comfortably with that extra little bit of perch.)
5) In fact, birds that usually would visit other feeder we have hung (goldfinches that would go to the nigel thistle feeder, woodpeckers that would go to the suet feeder, etc) come to this feeder frequently. We believe it is because of the yellow center stem allows for air flow, keeping the seed dryer/fresher than in other feeders. Just more yummy!
6) The funnel that comes with it is very helpful when filling with seed, as it fits the feeder tube exactly and has openings to accommodate the wires that hold the top. Much less seed spilling out when filling the feeder.
In summary...even though this feeder is more costly than the others, it gets the job done!
It was fairly intuitive to figure out, although the "funnel" let a bunch of seed slip between the plastic and the wire mesh when filling it, which spilled all over the ground. Turns out I was overfilling it. I was just SO excited to get it hung up. I've gotten better with practice at refilling it. Once I hung it up where the old broken feeder used to be, the birds were on it within 5 minutes. The squirrels thought it was business as usual...little did they know that the feeding ports would be shut as soon as they jumped on it!
I haven't seen any issues with multiple birds weighing it down. Actually, I've got more birds than before...probably because the squirrels have learned this feeder is NOT for them so they leave it alone and stop scaring away the birds.
Pros:
well made & sturdy
beautiful design
easy to clean
holds a LOT of seed
is actually squirrel-proof!!! 🐿️
Cons:
None. Yes it's a little expensive, but you'll have this forever and like I said, it'll pay for itself once you realize how much seed you're not wasting.
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2020
It was fairly intuitive to figure out, although the "funnel" let a bunch of seed slip between the plastic and the wire mesh when filling it, which spilled all over the ground. Turns out I was overfilling it. I was just SO excited to get it hung up. I've gotten better with practice at refilling it. Once I hung it up where the old broken feeder used to be, the birds were on it within 5 minutes. The squirrels thought it was business as usual...little did they know that the feeding ports would be shut as soon as they jumped on it!
I haven't seen any issues with multiple birds weighing it down. Actually, I've got more birds than before...probably because the squirrels have learned this feeder is NOT for them so they leave it alone and stop scaring away the birds.
Pros:
well made & sturdy
beautiful design
easy to clean
holds a LOT of seed
is actually squirrel-proof!!! 🐿️
Cons:
None. Yes it's a little expensive, but you'll have this forever and like I said, it'll pay for itself once you realize how much seed you're not wasting.