Jacobi Jayne 1024-V01 Feeder Buster Plus-Marauders Off Guaranteed Squirrel and Large Bird Proof/Metal, Green

I love this feeder! Finally I have found a seed feeder that does what it claims to do. It holds loads of seed and is large and quite heavy when full, but this is a bonus for me. We live in the countryside and we get a huge variety of birds all of the time. This means that the feeders (even the very large 6 port affairs) are emptied really quickly, and so we are constantly refilling them. This is expensive and a nuisance, so we were looking for a capacious feeder that deters the Starlings (I don't mind the odd one or two, but hundreds is another matter), and the Grey Squirrels of course.This feeder can be adjusted using the central column, which is rotated clockwise or anti-clockwise to either increase or decrease the weight required to trigger the seed ports closing. This has meant that when we turned it to its most sensitive setting the Starling can't get a single seed (apart from younger, lighter Starlings). Fantastic!It is also totally impossible for the Squirrels to outwit. They have had many attacks on it and are so far failing miserably. We have sited it in a place where they can't reach it from below or the sides and that stops the little blighters effectively. The feeder is really long when hanging and I can see that it could be an issue if you don't have a suitable place to hang it, that is far enough off the ground to stop predators.I have attached a few photos to show it in action. The first shows a Great Tit enjoying a meal through the open ports. The second shows a Starling whose weight has closed the ports - what a shame! The third shows the seed-containing top part of the feeder to give a sense of its size.I also have the Squirrel Buster seed feeder which I have reviewed separately - not quite as effective against Starlings, but still pretty good - and works well against Squirrels, if that is your main enemy!It is dead easy to fill and clean since the top comes off with ease. I haven't found that much seed drops out, but obviously some birds spread more around than others. I'm always glad if some is spread underneath anyway to feed the Blackbirds and Dunnocks.I also found that the birds have taken to it really quickly. I have had many different Finches, Swallows, Tits, Reed Buntings and Woodpeckers so far.In summary, it might mean a 2nd mortgage to buy this feeder, but I'm saving time and money in not feeding the UK's population of Starlings, Corvids and Squirrels.Highly recommended!!

The squirrel buster became my fourth bird feeder after squirrels ruined my other three. It is an outstanding product. Not only is it the only item that has at last foiled the squirrels, but the birds love the setup too. The perch ring is perfect for multiple species to land on and they seem to remain longer to feed, so I get to enjoy them more. There is definitely much more activity since I installed it and it looks durable enough to last whatever weather comes its way. I also love the extra large feeding tube as it means I don't have to refill as often. Well worth the expense!

I like the capacity of this feeder and its build quality is amongst the best, Then again it is not cheap.However I do find that not only do the birds have to get used to it but that they prefer to feed from the more traditional feeders first and then this unit when the others are depleted.Maybe I have silly birds but they seem to try and peck the seeds through the perspex without realising they need to land on the mounts and stick their heads in the feeding points. I took the ring off and this does improve matters somewhat.I like it and will persist but have traditional feeders as well.Update April 2017:Well after prolonged use I have to conclude this feeder is brilliant. Once the birds get used to it it is excellent. Very sturdy compared to most feeders. So upped stars to five now. Interestingly the big fat pigeons in my garden remain big and fat cos they collect the bits the little birds drop and stand on a nearby ledge and lean in. Clever pigeons.

This is a great product, sturdy and easy to clean. Has a large capacity. I would like to report that I am saving seed due to this feeder being squirrel proof but it is not the case. I have seen a huge increase in small birds coming into feed probably due to the cold weather. It is a joy to see the activity around this feeder and the peanut feeder nearby serves the needs of lesser spotted, greater spotted and common woodpeckers. I haven’t got the calibration quite correct yet but I’m nearly there. The squirrels have taken to hanging around the ground waiting for offerings from the picky finches above.

This feeder is the best squirrel proof one I have had to date.I purchased a 16" hook that was recommended by Brome to use with the feeder.this proved to be good to hang high in our tree yet dangled down enough for us to view the birds. Making it difficult for a squirrel to access by the top. Then when he tried jumping onto it, it proved yet again to deter him as all the holes covered up. after a lot of tail flicking he gave up.As far as pigeons go, I haven't seen them even attempt to land on the feeder.I like the fact it holds 5lb of seed. Making re-filling less often. Although the birds seem to love this feeder much more than my other now and eat more than ever before. It is easy for them to land on and they seem happy being side by side.I like the clear tube as I can see when it needs refilling from the house.The fact it holds so much seed does make the feeder quite heavy, plus the fact because it is made of metal which adds to the weight. This is worth considering when hanging it up. I tried it on my bird station but it was so heavy it made the bird station lean to one side and I have mine anchored at the bottom too! Best option is hang in a tree or place on a wall bracket.This wouldn't put me off in the slightest. Its worth every penny and it looks really expensive and easy on the eye.