You can buy a Squirrel Buster bird feeder from specialty wild bird stores that carry the Brome Bird Care line. In Canada, Urban Nature Store sells five Squirrel Buster models at its ten Ontario stores and online, with delivery anywhere in the country. Squirrel Busters are developed in Canada by Brome Bird Care of Knowlton, Quebec.
Which Squirrel Buster Models Can You Buy?
Urban Nature Store carries five Squirrel Buster models, from the compact Mini to the six-port Plus. The main differences are seed capacity, whether the squirrel mechanism can be adjusted, and the warranty.
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Model |
Seed capacity |
Adjustable weight setting |
Warranty |
Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Not listed |
No, factory set at 115 g (4 oz) |
Not listed |
$39.45 |
|
|
1.3 lb |
Yes |
2 years |
$65.45 |
|
|
2.4 lb |
Not listed |
2 years |
$90.45 |
|
|
1.9 lb |
No |
Not listed |
$97.45 |
|
|
3 quarts |
Yes |
Lifetime, parts and squirrel damage |
$155.95 |
Specs and sale prices from Urban Nature Store's product pages, November 4, 2026.
The Squirrel Buster Plus has six ports with adjustable perches. The Evolution won the Wild Bird Feeding Institute's 2025 Birding Product of the Year and adds a ring for cardinals to perch on. The full range, including other squirrel-proof brands, is in the squirrel-proof feeders collection.
How Does a Squirrel Buster Keep Squirrels Off the Seed?
A Squirrel Buster uses a weight-activated spring mechanism: when a squirrel climbs on, its weight drops a shroud over the seed ports and closes off the seed without harming the animal. Songbirds are light enough to feed without triggering it.
On adjustable models such as the Plus and the Standard, you can raise or lower the weight that closes the ports, which helps when grackles or other heavy birds empty the feeder. The Mini is factory set to close at 115 g, which shuts out both red and grey squirrels, and the Evolution isn't adjustable. The guide to using a squirrel-proof feeder successfully covers placement and calibration in more detail.
Can You Buy a Squirrel Buster in Store?
Yes. On November 4, 2026, all five Squirrel Buster models were in stock at every one of Urban Nature Store's ten stores, from the GTA and Durham Region to Hamilton, St. Catharines and Kingston. Stock changes, so each product page shows the current count for each store.
Buying in store lets you compare the models side by side and have staff show you how to set the weight adjustment before the feeder goes up. Store addresses are on the store locations page.
Can You Order a Squirrel Buster Online in Canada?
Yes. Every Squirrel Buster model ships anywhere in Canada from Urban Nature Store's online store, and orders over $125 ship free. Online orders can also be picked up at the nearest store, usually within 3 hours, and Urban Nature Store's 45-day return policy and price match guarantee apply to online orders as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Squirrel Buster feeders made in Canada?
They're developed in Canada. The Squirrel Buster Standard's product page describes the feeder as "Proudly Developed in Canada by Brome Bird Care" in Knowlton, Quebec, but it doesn't say where the feeders are manufactured.
Do all Squirrel Buster models have a lifetime warranty?
No. The Squirrel Buster Plus has a lifetime warranty on parts and squirrel damage, while the Standard and Classic each carry a 2-year manufacturer's warranty. Check the warranty line on the product page for the model you choose.
Can a Squirrel Buster keep grackles and doves off?
Partly. The Standard and Classic have removable perches, and taking them off leaves a clingers-only feeder, where birds must cling to the ports to eat, which helps deter large perching birds such as grackles and doves. On adjustable models, lowering the weight setting closes the ports under heavier birds too.
What seed works best in a Squirrel Buster?
Hulled seed such as sunflower hearts works best. The Squirrel Buster Evolution's product page recommends no-mess blends or hulled sunflower seeds, which also leave no shells under the feeder.
