Amazing Stuff!  Birds LOVE it but oh BLISS,,, no more squirrels raiding my feeders!!!
597581
I had just about given up on summer feeding, my birdfeeders have been full of squirrels who've sat gobbling down my expensive seed mixes while my birds sit in the trees afraid to try and win a bite from the wretched furry creatures!  It only took about a week for absolutely every pesky red squirrel to figure out that the free diner was closed for business, my feeders are now full of gorgeous birds, another plus, the grackles and cowbirds don't seem to relish this so it's a win win on more than one issue. Very expensive no doubt, but I've used it rather carefully, and it's worth it's weight in gold for the enjoyment I'm having watching birds again.  I've spent hundreds of dollars on supposedly squirrel proof feeders which seemed to entice squirrels to stop at nothing until they defeated each and every one of them, this stuff WORKS!!! THANK YOU COLES!!!
4915884
i LOVE feeding birds but also want to feed the squirrels.  Now, know they will not invade the bird feeders if I keep them supplied with peanuts.  Thank you!
4265882
I was so tired of the squirrels destroying my bird feeder!  They would climb up the pole (two at a time sometimes) and actually bend it down so it was almost to the ground.  Then they would chase off the birds and pull the thing apart!  I went through 50 pounds of seed in just two months and most of it ended up on the ground!  I didn't want to spend money to get something that I wasn't sure would work-- but it DID!  Unfortunately I wasn't home to witness (or amuse myself) with their clever attempts but did see the tell-tale little muddy paw prints going up the pole just to find that they couldn't make the jump to the feeder!  The next day I saw a few muddy prints on the bottom side of the baffle where they attempted to pull the side down so they could jump across.  It tilts down quite easily so there was no way they could get to it!  I installed this on a Wednesday and couldn't wait to watch their antics on Saturday morning while drinking my coffee.  Alas-- they had given up by this point and were just happy eating whatever shells and seeds were kicked out by the birds.  My seed consumption is 1/3 what it used to be-- birds are more plentiful and the squirrels to this date have pretty much just given up.  Great product!
2861086
This works as well as 100% Safflower seed for keeping the local squirrels away, and it also works on our chipmunks too. I switched to this due to a roof rat problem. They and the chipmunks ate the safflower seed even if the squirrels didn't. Definitely do not want to be breeding rodents of any kind with my birdseed! The squirrels use the fence near the feeder as a highway between the houses on their way to a local oak and its acorns, and I haven't seen one even stop to investigate the feeder. I have the same bird types as before: cardinals, mourning doves, chickadees, purple finches, and juncos, and now some crested titmice have started to come with the chickadees. I didn't have those before with just the safflower seed. Dinged the product 1 star for the expense, but the birds do love it. I also bought some of Cole's hot pepper oil to mix with other seeds, so will try that next.
674388
Love this peanut feeder!  I like the fact that the birds can't eat and go through the peanuts as fast as they do with regular songbird food. I understand that this feeder will attract species of birds that perhaps you don't normally see in your area. Time will tell.
AND... This is the ONLY bird feeder you will ever find that truly is squirrel proof. This Brome feeder was my fifth or sixth bird feeder in the past 10yrs....I think it was worth the wait...
1371961
I have never given a review of a product before...but I am so excited about this bird feeder....I have been having so much trouble with  the squirrels taking over  my birdfeeder ..I was ready to give up...till I bought this one ...the reviews that I read before I purchased this helped me decide on this one....AND IT DOES WORK...GREAT BIRDFEEDER I will recommend this to anyone looking for a squirrel proof birdfeeder...
3461296
Overall, I would recomend this product.  I have a pesky squirel who did find a way up the pole after much studying on it's behalf.  He shimmys up the pole, grabs a hold of the botom tray and does a chin up to a gold mine.  The bigger birds have a blast dive bombing him though... tis fun to watch.  I found a way to combat it through hanging two suet cages from the drain holes in the catch tray.  The squirels don't like them swinging, so they don't try it any more.  The only other issue I had was cleaning it.  If all you want to clean is the tray you are fine.  Whatever you do, don't try to take the tubes apart for that womanly clean.  Getting them back together is a royal pain, and the perches break out the plastic that holds them. (They have to be removed if you take the tubes apart.)  Other than that, this feeder has been so much fun!  The birds were flocking to my feeder in less than 5 days.  I had probably 20 birds the first day.  My two cats love to sit in the window and watch the birds.  I go through about 5 lbs of seed every two days, and I must say.... it is easy to fill.  By the way, I went to Lowes and picked up a ground feeder.  I put in corn, and peanuts for the squirels.... it seems to keep them interested so they don't eat my seed.  Squirels are a comedy act of their own.
4487451
This birdfeeder is truly the best birdfeeder.  Having been totally frustrated with feeders saying they are "squirrel proof" and spent all kinds of money on various ones, this one WILL NOT dissappoint and is worth every penny!  I have more fun watching those pesky squirrels try and try (even little red ones) and they canNOT figure out how to get any seed...my sunflower seeds now last a few days rather than a few hours!  I have had cardinals, tufted titmouse, goldfinches, purple finches, nuthatches, blue jays, plenty of sparrows, chickadees and even two kinds of amazing woodpeckers stop and grab some seeds!  I LOVE this birdfeeder...you will not be disappointed and again, totally worth every penny spent on it!
3456048
Love it...love it...love it!!!!!! If you have bird crazy, get this now!!!
3312920
I grew up in the suburbs, and found myself back there as an adult, and if there's one thing you learn early is that squirrels are pests! My father has bought almost every kind of bird feeder and has been greased the poles that they hang on in hopes that the little buggers would slide off. Nope! Nothing has worked. As a kid, it seemed like just silly antics. But as a new homeowner...those squirrels are brats!

I've bought various bird feeders because they're cute and pretty but the birds never seem to get to them before the squirrels have their way. So I've picked out some that "say" that squirrels cannot access the feed. But let me tell you, those little things are industrious! I finally found this company but the prices sounded very steep. I read some of the reviews and it sounded like I should try. I am so glad that I did!

This holds a lot of bird feed which means that I don't need to refill it as often as other bird feeders. Also, numerous birds can eat at one time without pushing each other off. Lastly, the little pegs that the birdies stand on break away under heavy weight...like that of a squirrel. This isn't fool proof; I have seen a squirrel descend from the top and try to work its way down backwards. Still, the number of squirrels at our feeder has gone down DRASTICALLY! It's also quite sturdy. We've had some pretty nasty wind and rain that has whipped the feeder around and there's not even a scratch on it.

I do have to give some suggestions, which are also given on their website. Don't hang this on a tree because the squirrels will still get the food. Buy one of those iron rods that stick into the ground and have a hook at the end. Place that far enough from all trees to squirrels can't jump from the tree onto the feeder. Make sure you get the specific feed that attracts the birds that you want! This isn't just for this bird feeder, but in general. See what kinds of birds are indigenous to your area and find out what they like to eat. Once the squirrels move themselves along (with the use of this specific feeder), you'll be thrilled to see what shows up at your window!
11022
this thing is awesome! Extra heavy duty. Works perfect for our squirrel proof bird feeder! Worth every penny!
3893007
The DROLL YANKEES seed scoop is awesome I love it!! It makes filling my 5 bird feeders a snap. If you have feeders you need the seed scoop. Get the scoop thats no Poop ;-}
3763063
I love to watch the birds, but struggle with the thought of spending a lot of money on a birdfeeder.  I recently saw one of these in a local garden shop, and because of my failed attempts to keep squirrels out of my feeders, I decided to bite the bullet and try it.  I have to admit:  this is some of the BEST money I have spent!  So much so that I plan to invest in one of the larger feeders next.  There are "prettier" bird feeders on the market, but let's face it:  birds don't care what the feeder looks like.  I've watched pesky squirrels make numerous attempts to get into the feeder with NO LUCK!  The birds can finally eat without being harassed, and I'm not filling up my feeder every other day because of it being dumped out on the ground.  I can't wait to buy my next Squirrel Buster feeder.  With a lifetime warranty, you can't go wrong!
259383
This food is like crack for the birds in my area. I have a squirrel buster that I use with this seed, which seems to run out of food every three to four days. The seed I used before would last a week or more! IT has become obvious that all the animals love this food including the squirrels and chipmunks that eat what very little that the birds drop. The best part about this food is that it has no shells, so no messy cleanup. The only downside, other than having to full up every couple of days, is that the food is a little chunky so it might have a hard time getting through the feeder.
4483828
Two days after I set it up, everyday the birds are out there enjoying their food.  I have yet to see a squirrel on it.  I do see them on the ground eating what the birds dropped which is okay with me...I hated seeing them all over my previous feeders.  Bird food is not cheap and I love watching the birds.  I would definitely suggest this product to anyone looking to feed birds and not the squirrels :)
1366597
We have squirrels. Man, do we have squirrels. Oak trees and squirrels and squirrels. And even the most guaranteed squirrel proof birdfeeders are half empty by the end of the first day. This bird feeder has had seed in it for a MONTH now. A MONTH!!  The squirrels tried and tried and tried, and maybe here or there, they'd hang from a back foot from the lid of this feeder and eat a few mouthfuls of seed:  I'm not going to begrudge a hardworking squirrel a fistful of seed.  But eventually the squirrels just gave up: this feeder BROKE them.  So now the fights in the yard are finches and twohees and cardinals all duking it out for the sweet birdseed action going on.  And the hopper of this thing is huge so, like I said: a month of seed.  It's probably all stale, but what do birds care? They're birds!  Anyway.  Stop buying crappy cheap bird feeders.  Just shell out the money for this one.  I was shocked at how effective it's been.  I'm replacing my other feeder with another one of these this winter.

UPDATE: July 2017:  I now have 2 of these feeders and the squirrels don't even try anymore, they sit on the ground beneath the feeder with the mourning doves eating fallen scraps.  I am really impressed with how well these are holding up, how much seed they hold, and how much the birds love them.  Also, every bird in the neighborhood knows our address now, and the hoppers now empty in a few days.  Maybe that old seed WAS stale, who knows.  Anyway, these are the best feeders I've ever had, and we've had over a dozen bird feeders over the years.
2539401
I purchased this bag of food at the same time as my bird feeder. It's slightly more expensive than the equivalent at the local store. However, the quality is outstanding! Within a day of putting the feeder out, the birds were flocking to it. My feeder is placed so that squirrels and other pests are unable to get to it and knock seed out on the ground. There's enough birds eating the seed that my feeder is emptied within a day or two. I will keep buying this food as the birds seem to love it!