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Brown's Garden Chic! No Squirrels... Just Birds! Spicy Pepper Suet Wild Bird Food

Brown's Garden Chic! No Squirrels... Just Birds! Spicy Pepper Suet Wild Bird Food

By Brown's Garden 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
7.4 /10
Quality
7.0
Value
8.0
Design
6.0
Function
8.5
Durability
6.5

In a Nutshell

  • Effective in deterring squirrels
  • Birds love the food
  • Recent batches have quality issues
  • Durability and consistency are concerns

Quick Verdict

This suet food effectively keeps squirrels away but recent batches have issues with crumbling and squirrels eating it. Birds love it, but consistency and durability are concerns.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 75%
Would Buy Again 80%
Avg Lifespan 4 days

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Attracts Birds (4)

    Many users report that various types of birds love this food.

  • Deters Squirrels (2)

    The spicy pepper deterred squirrels effectively for many users.

  • Durable (1)

    Some users reported durability over time.

Cons

  • Quality Declined (3) major

    Users report a decline in quality recently, with the suet crumbling and squirrels eating it.

  • Crumbled (2) major

    Several reports of the suet crumbling upon opening.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Bird enthusiasts — Effective in attracting a variety of birds and deterring squirrels.

Skip If

  • Those looking for consistent quality — Recent quality issues and inconsistency in durability.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 1 day to a few weeks

Factors: consistency of suet, squirrel activity, bird activity

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.5
9 reviews
5★
67%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
22%
1★
11%
attracts birds (7) deters squirrels (3) quality decline (3) crumbling (2) spicing ineffective (1)

Common Questions

Does this product effectively deter squirrels?

Yes, it effectively deters squirrels for many users, but recent quality issues have been reported.

Is this suet durable?

Some users report durability issues, with the suet crumbling easily and squirrels eating it quickly.

What birds are attracted to this food?

A variety of birds enjoy this food, including smaller birds and woodpeckers.

Highlighted Reviews

— James 1 found helpful

"A lot of different birds love this food. I had to string up four (4) feeders to mitigate the fighting."

— Amanda

"This has been my go to suet bird food for years because it was the only kind the squirrels wouldn’t touch and the birds loved it, however in the past several months I noticed that not only has the consistency of the suet changed so that it almost disintegrates..."

Bottom Line

A good choice if you want to attract birds and deter squirrels, but be prepared for potential quality issues.

7.4 /10
Good