Welcome to Brome Bird Care Support
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Product Support
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- How do I get parts for my feeder?
- What is your “best” feeder?
- What type of seed should I use in my Squirrel Buster® Plus?
- Which feeders can be pole-mounted?
- Why are my feeding ports not fully open?
- Why are nuisance birds still able to eat?
- Why aren't Cardinals coming to my feeder?
- Why is my seed wet?
- Will the feeder withstand high winds when it is mounted on a pole adaptor?
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- Adjust the Perch Length on the Plus (video)
- Adjust the Tension on the Plus (video)
- Buy the Plus
- Cleaning Your Feeder (video)
- Download the Plus Brochure
- Fix Loose Perches on the Plus (video)
- How to Assemble the Hub (video)
- How to Assemble the Spring Mechanism (video)
- How to Install the Cardinal Ring (video)
- How to Replace the Spring (video)
- Installing the Cover on the Plus (video)
- Installing the Pole Adapter on the Plus (video)
- Installing the Weather Guard on the Plus (video)
- Plus Assembly (video)
- Plus Disassembly (video)
- Plus Parts Diagram
- Removing the Cover on the Plus (video)
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- Can I replace the perches?
- Do no-mess seed blends work in your feeders?
- How do I clean the Squirrel Buster® Standard and Mini feeders?
- How do I get parts for my feeder?
- How much seed does the Squirrel Buster® Standard hold?
- What is your most popular feeder?
- Why is my feeder always in the open position?
- Why isn't the seed accessible?
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- Adding Additional Weight to the Classic (video)
- Can I shorten the wire?
- How do I get parts for my feeder?
- Is this feeder adjustable?
- Why does my seed tube move from right to left?
- Why is my cover assembly cable frayed?
- Why is my feeder always in the closed position?
- Why is my feeder not closing?
- Why is my feeder not going up and down?
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- Can I attach the Seed Buster to a feeder?
- Can I use the Seed Buster on a shephard's crook?
- Can the Seed Buster be used for water?
- Do the Seed Buster collars fit other sizes of poles?
- Does the Seed Buster come with a pole?
- How do I get parts for my feeder?
- Is the tray squirrel proof
- What kind of birds does the seed tray attract?
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- Articles coming soon
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- Are the Erva poles rust proof?
- Can the height of the poles be modified?
- How high are each section of the pole?
- Is the arm part detachable on the Erva 5 piece pole set or is it integrated into one of the pole pieces?
- Should I grease my pole to deter Squirrels an other critters?
- What are the Erva poles made of?
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- Articles coming soon
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Bird Food
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- Can I use finch mix/blends in the Finch feeder?
- Do no-mess seed blends work in your feeders?
- How do I feed mourning doves?
- How do the feeders pay for themselves in saved seed?
- Is there a squirrel buster feeder for Meal worms?
- What are the best Squirrel Buster feeders for Sunflower hearts?
- What type of seed attracts cardinals?
- What type of seed attracts Grosbeaks?
- What type of seed attracts nuthatches?
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Cleaning your feeder
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Placing your Feeder
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- Can squirrels knock my feeders down?
- Did You Find Your Feeder on The Ground In The Morning?
- How can I secure my feeders so raccoons and other critters can’t throw them down at night?
- How far apart should my feeders be placed?
- I don’t have a tree in my yard. What is my best hanging option?
- Managing Chipmunks
- What is the best location in my yard to place my feeder?
- What is the best way to hang a feeder from a branch?
- Which feeders can be pole-mounted?
- Why do I need 18” of clearance?
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Bird References
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Fun Bird Feeding Activities
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Birdscape your Yard
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- Can I limit the number of birds at my feeder?
- Can I limit the type of birds at my feeder?
- Do I need shrubs and trees in my yard to attract birds?
- Do I really need weather protectors?
- How can I prevent sparrows?
- How do I choose the right feeder?
- How do I use a pole system on a concrete patio with no grass available?
- How long will it take before I start seeing birds at my feeders?
- Managing Chipmunks
- Should feeders be oriented North/South/East or West?
- Should I put my set up at the front of the house or the back?
- Should my feeders be in the sun or in the shade?
- What are the best feeders for small birds?
- What are the feeders that best suit the seasons?
- What can I do to protect my feeders from deer?
- What is the best feature to add after I set up my feeder?
- What is the best location in my yard to place my feeder?
- What is the best protection against raccoons?
- What is your “best” feeder?
- What is your most popular feeder?
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Bird Food
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SEED
When choosing the right seed for your seed feeder our recommendation is to use Black oil sunflower seeds. Black oil sunflower seeds are a favorite of most North American wild birds and will attract a wide variety of birds to your feeder.
When it comes to seed...quality matters!
It is important to purchase high-quality seed/nuts for your birdfeeders. Less expensive seed and seed blends may contain fillers such as wheat, oats, and milo. These are inexpensive ingredients that are meant to fill out the bag. The birds will leave these less desirable ingredients untouched or simply, sweep them out of the way with their beaks to access the more appealing black oil sunflower seeds. Typically, cheaper blends only contain a smattering of black oil sunflower.
Investing in a high-quality seed will ensure that you get more “bang for your buck”. In other words, you might spend more but you will have less waste, less mess beneath your feeders and the birds will be happier and healthier!
Interest in birding has soared since the Covid pandemic started. With so many people working from home and parents home-schooling their children, birding has been discovered as an educational and stress-reducing activity. The demand for birdseed has never been higher. As a result, we are seeing seed shortages throughout the U.S. and Canada. More than ever, it is important to check the seed you are purchasing to be sure the milo/millet content is low. We recommend using different bird food is for use in specialty feeders such as the Squirrel Buster® Peanut, Squirrel Buster® Nut, Squirrel Buster® Suet and the Squirrel Buster® Finch feeders.
Take note that we also like to throw a handful of safflower, peanuts and even fresh fruit in our Seed Buster Tray feeder.
BLACK OIL SUNFLOWER
Black oil sunflower attracts a wide variety of wild birds. They have a high fat and protein content which is essential to wild birds especially in colder temperatures. This is our first choice in seed.

SHELLED PEANUTS
Peanuts are popular with many species. We recommend peanuts in the specialty feeders such as the Squirrel Buster® Peanut, Squirrel Buster® Nut and the tray feeder. Birds consume the entire shelled peanut, so there are no shells to accumulate under the feeder. Very small bits that may fall below the feeder will be eaten by ground-feeding birds or squirrels. Food is not wasted and there is no mess to clean up. Ideal for decks, condos and apartments.
Peanuts are an excellent source of calories and energy and are popular with many species.
It is important for peanuts to stay fresh and dry as they are known to harbour aflatoxins. If bird traffic is slow at your peanut feeder you might have to discard your peanuts and replace with fresh nuts.

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