Brown's Bird Lover's Blend No Squirrels Just Birds Chili Pepper Wild Bird Food
In a Nutshell
- Squirrels not deterred by chili pepper
- Birds do not seem attracted to the food
- Packaging issues reported
- Many users advise against buying this product
Quick Verdict
This product fails to deter squirrels and does not attract birds as advertised. Multiple users report that squirrels eat the food, and birds avoid it. Packaging issues and lack of peanuts were also mentioned.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
Birds and squirrels may be harmed
Prevention: Clear before attaching
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Effective for Bird Buddy feeder (1)
Some users mentioned that it works well with the Bird Buddy feeder.
Cons
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Squirrels Eat Food (4) critical
Squirrels do not seem to be deterred by the chili pepper and eat the food.
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Birds Disregard Food (5) major
Birds do not seem to be attracted to the food.
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Packaging Issues (1) minor
Packaging problems reported, including heavy bags of seed being busted open.
Quality Trend: Declining
Multiple users reported that the product has deteriorated over time, with more recent reviews being particularly negative.
neutral- negative
negative
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Pet owners — Pet owners interested in bird feeders
✗ Skip If
- • Users seeking effective squirrel deterrent — The product does not deter squirrels as advertised.
- • Users who want birds to eat the food — Birds do not seem attracted to the food.
Durability & Care
Cleaning Methods
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Highlighted Reviews
"Birds love it and just like advertised, the squirrels do not. The only problem is the birds eat it so fast it never lasts longer than 3 days."
"The first critter in the feeder was a squirrel. He proceeded to scratch all the food out until he found a peanut, which he happily ate and then repeated the process until it was all on the ground. I only tried this because the suet by this manufacturer works well and they won't eat it. This food how..."
Bottom Line
Given the poor performance in deterring squirrels and attracting birds, along with packaging issues, this product is not recommended. Consider alternatives that have better reviews and performance.