Walmart Has a Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder With a Genius Design — You Just Simply Hang It on a Branch
Published June 30 2025, 10:46 a.m. ET
(L) Brome's squirrel-buster bird feeder (Cover Image Source: Amazon) | (R) Girl hanging a seed-filled bird feeder
No one can say how this behavior evolved in time, but in matters where food is involved, squirrels tend to be aggressive. And when they do, humans can’t do anything to stop them. They are always on the lookout for food caches so they can fatten up for the harsh seasons. A combination of evasive tactics and predation, and pilferage strategies allows them to con both humans and birds, and secure food supply, according to a study published in Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences.
Squirrel stealing food from bird feeder.
The knowledge of this behavior keeps bird feeders up at night. If you hear sounds of chattering teeth, high-pitched squeaks, or staccato-like whispers in your balcony or patio, it’s a sign that they’ve arrived. Thankfully, there are companies like Brome. Lately, Brome’s squirrel-busting wild bird feeder has been gaining traction among birdkeepers, many of whom have studded the product page with five gold stars. On Walmart, the feeder is available for just $68.97.