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Stop the squirrels—feed the birds!
The Squirrel Buster Classic is your cheerful, well-designed solution for keeping pesky critters out of your birdseed while welcoming your garden’s feathered visitors. With its proven squirrel-proof technology and thoughtful design, it’s truly birdwatching made easy (and satisfying).
What Makes It Stand Out:
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Truly Squirrel-Proof™ Design
A weight-sensitive shroud surrounds the feeding ports: when a squirrel (or overly hefty bird) climbs on, it automatically slides down to block access—no harm done, no seed lost.
Over time, the savings in wasted seed make this feeder pay for itself. -
Perching + Clinging Capabilities
It features both perches and a wire shroud, attracting a variety of birds—from nuthatches and chickadees to woodpeckers. Want to limit access to clinging birds only? The perches remove easily. -
Ventilated for Freshness
Brome’s patented Seed Tube Ventilation™ releases heat and humidity from the clear tube—keeping seed dry, fresh, and irresistible to birds. -
Built to Last & Easy to Maintain
Made with chew-proof, UV-resistant materials, it’s tough enough to withstand squirrels—and sun. Its Detachable Component System™ unlocks with no tools required, making cleaning a breeze. Lifetime Care from Brome® means parts are always available.
Specs at a Glance:
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Height: Up to 32″ (base to hanger loop)
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Seed Capacity: Approximately 1.4 qt / 2.4 lb
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Feeding Ports: Four, designed for both perching and clinging birds
Why Bird Lovers Love It:
Imagine watching a stream of adorable chickadees, titmice, or woodpeckers dine peacefully—while all seed-stealing interruptions vanish. The Squirrel Buster Classic brings that relief, combining practicality with enchanting wildlife viewing. Whether gifting it for the holidays or using it year-round, it's a thoughtful, long-lasting addition to any nature lover's backyard.
Pro Tips:
Hang your feeder with at least 18 inches (47 cm) of clearance from any leap-off spots (like railings or trees). This encourages squirrels to climb directly onto the feeder—triggering the protective shroud.
Squirrel Buster® Mini – Compact Powerhouse for Bird Lovers
The Squirrel Buster Mini may be small in size, but it's mighty when it comes to keeping squirrels at bay and delighting small songbirds with a reliable, mess-free feeding experience.
Why It Stands Out:
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Truly Squirrel-Proof™ Technology
The weight-sensitive shroud aligns with the feeding ports—when a squirrel climbs on, it automatically slides down and seals access, preserving your precious seed without harm to wildlife. -
Compact Yet Efficient
With a seed capacity of approximately 0.6 quarts / 1 lb, it's perfect for gardens and limited spaces—easy to manage, refill, and enjoy. -
Seed Ventilation System™
Transparent tubes trap heat while cleverly venting humidity and hot air through the top vents—keeping seed fresh, dry, and irresistible to birds. -
Dual-Feeding Support
Equipped with perches for classic feeders and a wire mesh shroud for clinging birds like nuthatches—this design invites a diverse mix of feathered visitors. -
Chew-Proof & Durable Design
Crafted from chew-resistant components and built to last—with no tools required for disassembly or cleaning, thanks to the Detachable Component System™. -
Lifetime Care™ Support
Brome stands behind their feeders with lifetime care—real people are ready to help you keep your feeder in top shape. -
Award-Winning Excellence
Recognized as the 2008 Best New Product by Birdwatch America, the Mini proves great things really do come in small packages.
Perfect For:
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Bird lovers with compact spaces who still want reliable squirrel-proof feeding.
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Those looking for a thoughtful gift that brings birds—and joy—into backyards.
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Beginners or seasoned birdwatchers wanting a low-fuss, high-impact addition to their setup.
Inspired by the rich mining history of Michigan’s Copper Country, the Audubon 24562 (COP6TUBE) combines high-end style with rugged Great Lakes durability. This 6-port thistle feeder features a stunning brushed copper finish on the lid, base, and ports, making it a beautiful focal point for any garden from Traverse City to the Detroit suburbs.
- Six Precision-Feeding Ports: Designed specifically for tiny-beaked specialists like American Goldfinches and Pine Siskins. Each port features a durable metal perch, allowing your guests to dine comfortably while resisting the "chew-damage" common with plastic alternatives.
- Built Michigan-Rugged: The UV-stabilized polycarbonate tube won't yellow in the summer sun or become brittle during a -10°F February wind chill. The rust-resistant copper-finished metal hardware is built to handle our humid lake-effect air without corroding.
- The "Stay-Dry" Reservoir: Holds approximately 1 lb of Nyjer (thistle) seed. The snug-fitting metal lid keeps out Michigan’s sudden rain showers and heavy snow, ensuring your expensive seed stays fresh and flowable.
- Easy Maintenance: The lid slides up the heavy-duty hanging wire for effortless refilling. The clear tube allows you to monitor seed levels from your kitchen window, so you know exactly when it’s time for a top-off.
🧤 Backyard Birds: Michigan Pro-Tips 🧤
- The "Goldfinch Glow": Michigan’s American Goldfinches are highly visual. The shimmer of the brushed copper acts as a natural attractant, catching the sunlight and signaling to passing flocks that your yard is a premium feeding station.
- Beat the Humidity Clump: Our Great Lakes humidity can make tiny thistle seeds "stick" together. Pro-Tip: Every time you walk past, give the feeder a firm "Michigan tap" on the side. This keeps the seed loose and ensures it flows smoothly to the bottom ports.
- Winter Redpoll Rareness: Keep your eyes peeled in January and February! During "irruption" years, Common Redpolls migrate down from Canada into Michigan. They love these 6-port metal feeders because they prefer feeding in small, social groups.
- Hygiene is Key: To protect our local finches from eye infections (Mycoplasmal conjunctivitis), which can spread during our damp Michigan springs, we recommend a quick scrub with a 9:1 water-to-bleach solution every two weeks.
- Model: 24562 / COP6F (COP6TUBE)
- UPC: 047977011912
- Capacity: 1 lb of Nyjer (Thistle) seed
- Dimensions: 12" H x 5.5" W
- Materials: Brushed copper-finished zinc die-cast metal and polycarbonate tube
Inspired by the rugged beauty of the Keweenaw Peninsula, the COPTMINI Brushed Copper Mini Feeder is the perfect choice for Michigan birders who want to attract finches without the bulk of a full-sized tube. This small-but-mighty feeder is a favorite at Backyard Birds because it forces birds to "cling" to the mesh, providing you with fantastic views of their acrobatic feeding habits.
Cling-Style Mesh Design: The fine steel mesh is specifically sized for Nyjer (thistle) seed. Because there are no traditional perches, you’ll attract acrobatic specialists like American Goldfinches and Pine Siskins while discouraging "bully birds" that prefer a flat place to sit.
- Michigan-Ready Finish: The rust-resistant aluminum copper finish isn't just for looks—it’s designed to handle our salty lake air and damp spring mornings without corroding.
- Small Footprint, Big Impact: Holding 0.5 lbs of seed, it’s the ideal "starter" feeder or secondary station for a small patio or balcony.
- Easy-Slide Maintenance: The metal roof slides up the hanging cable for quick refills. Built-in drainage holes at the base ensure your seed stays dry through a sudden Mackinac rain shower.
🧤 Backyard Birds: Michigan Pro-Tips 🧤
- The "Goldfinch Magnet": In Michigan, goldfinches are particularly fond of screen feeders because they can feed upside down or sideways—something they naturally do on wildflowers like wild bergamot or coneflowers.
- Humidity Watch: Because screen feeders expose the seed to the air more than plastic tubes, Michigan's humidity can sometimes cause seed to stick. Pro-Tip: Only fill this "Mini" feeder halfway during our humid August dog days to ensure the seed stays fresh and doesn't clump.
- Winter De-Icing: During a classic Michigan ice storm, the mesh can sometimes glaze over. A quick tap with a wooden spoon will break the ice and free up the seed for your winter residents like the Common Redpoll.
- Chickadee Bonus: While designed for finches, our local Black-capped Chickadees are expert clingers and will often visit this feeder for a quick high-energy snack during a cold snap.
- Capacity: 0.5 lbs of Nyjer (Thistle) seed.
- Dimensions: 3.75" L x 3.75" W x 9.75" H.
- Materials: Rust-resistant aluminum copper finish with steel mesh.
- Weight: Extremely lightweight at 0.35 lbs (empty).
A Compact Powerhouse for Michigan’s Acrobatic Sunflower Lovers!
Inspired by the copper-rich history of our own Upper Peninsula, the Woodlink 24512 COPSUNMINI is the perfect "cling-style" feeder for birders who want to see their backyard friends up close. This rugged, all-steel station is designed specifically for Black Oil Sunflower seeds, the #1 choice for Michigan’s year-round residents like the Northern Cardinal and Black-capped Chickadee.
- Acrobatic Cling Feeding: The 1/4" steel mesh is perfectly spaced to hold sunflower seeds while allowing birds to cling anywhere on the surface. This invites acrobatic specialists like Goldfinches, Nuthatches, and Titmice to dine from any angle, giving you a front-row seat to their playful antics.
- Built for the Great Lakes: Constructed with a rust-resistant aluminum brushed copper finish on the cap and base, this feeder is built to handle everything from Michigan's humid summer mornings to our salt-heavy winter air.
- The "Stay-Dry" Design: Featuring open drainage holes around the bottom tray, this feeder ensures that even after a sudden Mackinac rain shower, your seed remains dry and fresh.
- Easy Refills: The metal roof slides easily up the heavy-duty hanging cable for quick filling and cleaning. Its compact 0.5 lb capacity makes it an ideal starter feeder or a secondary station for smaller patios and balconies.
🧤 Backyard Birds: Michigan Pro-Tips 🧤
- The "Sunflower Secret": Michigan birds are obsessed with Black Oil Sunflower seeds. They have thinner shells and higher oil content than striped varieties, providing the essential energy boost our local Cardinals and Chickadees need to survive a 10°F night.
- Goldfinch "Petal" Behavior: In late summer, you might see Michigan Goldfinches tearing petals off your garden sunflowers before they even go to seed. Pro-Tip: Hang this feeder nearby to give them a "ready-to-eat" alternative while your garden flowers finish maturing!
- Winter De-Icing: During a classic Michigan ice storm, the mesh can glaze over. Because this model is heavy-duty steel, you can safely give it a firm tap with a wooden spoon to break the ice and free up the seeds for your hungry winter residents.
- Chickadee "Grab & Go": Watch your local Black-capped Chickadees—they will often grab a single seed from the mesh and fly to a nearby maple or oak to shell it in the safety of the branches.
- Model: 24512 / COPSUNMINI
- UPC: 0715038306344
- Dimensions: 3.75" L x 3.75" W x 9.75" H
- Capacity: 0.5 lbs of Black Oil Sunflower seeds
- Materials: Rust-resistant aluminum copper finish; 1/4" steel mesh
Hearts on fire! There’s lot to love about this new product! The sunflower hearts loved by a wide variety of birds, while the HOT pepper will repel squirrels. no hulls mean no mess around your feeder.
No waste, no mess, never melt. Attracts birds much more quickly than suet and without the problem of melting in the summer heat. Great for year-round bird feeding.
This product contains a strong eye, nose and skin irritant (hot pepper). Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and keep out of reach of children.
Hearts on fire! There’s lot to love about this new product! The sunflower hearts loved by a wide variety of birds, while the HOT pepper will repel squirrels.
Hang with provided net or on a Mr. Bird EZFeeder (Item 800) or Cylinder Feeder (item 803).
Large size means it will last for days and days, no more running out to refill the feeders constantly.
No waste, no mess, never melt. Attracts birds much more quickly than suet and without the problem of melting in the summer heat. Great for year-round bird feeding.
This product contains a strong eye, nose and skin irritant (hot pepper). Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and keep out of reach of children.
Hearts on fire! There’s lot to love about this new product! The sunflower hearts loved by a wide variety of birds, while the HOT pepper will repel squirrels. no hulls mean no mess around your feeder.
No waste, no mess, never melt. Attracts birds much more quickly than suet and without the problem of melting in the summer heat. Great for year-round bird feeding.
This product contains a strong eye, nose and skin irritant (hot pepper). Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and keep out of reach of children.
Hearts on fire! There’s lot to love about this new product! The sunflower hearts loved by a wide variety of birds, while the HOT pepper will repel squirrels. no hulls mean no mess around your feeder.
Hang with provided net or on a Mr. Bird EZFeeder (Item 800) or Cylinder Feeder (item 803).
No waste, no mess, never melt. Attracts birds much more quickly than suet and without the problem of melting in the summer heat. Great for year-round bird feeding.
This product contains a strong eye, nose and skin irritant (hot pepper). Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and keep out of reach of children.
