Squirrel Buster Plus Review: If you made me pick one bird feeder for my yard, I might go with the Squirrel Buster Plus. This feeder takes a lot of stress out of bird feeding. As the name tells you, Brome designed the Squirrel Buster Plus to defeat squirrels that want to pilfer the seed you put out for birds.
There are many feeders that try to do this, but in my experience, this feeder actually succeeds. (I’ve used two of these feeders in my yard for years.) Even if a squirrel gets on this feeder, he doesn’t do more than slide around on it or dangle. He doesn’t get to eat from it. After a few unsuccessful tries, they generally leave it alone.
This unassuming Backyard Boys Platform Feeder was popular when I used it in my yard. It is simply a screened tray on legs. Its frame and legs are made from recycled materials rather than wood, so it will last out in the elements far longer than one made of wood. It’s simple to fill, simple to clean and popular with many ground feeding birds. There are some down-sides to this type of feeder, but you can get around some of them. The trick is finding the right spot for it in your yard.
When birds are not coming to your feeders, what can you do? When trying to attract birds to your yard, it helps to think like a bird. Here is a checklist of possible problems and solutions for attracting birds to your feeders, either for the first time or when birds have disappeared from your feeders.
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