Purple Martin Deluxe Rack System with 8 Gourds

Create a purple martin colony in your own backyard or enlarge your existing one with the Purple Martin Deluxe System with 8 Gourds.  The rack features a 2-inch-square, high-tensile strength aluminum two-piece pole that is now 14 feet tall above ground when installed.  The gourd hub and arms accommodate 8 gourds, and raise and lower with a 2-pulley rope & pulley lanyard system.   Pre-installed nylon glide buttons in the hub assure squeak-free operation.  The aluminum gourd arms attach to the hub using stainless steel hardware.

The gourd rack comes with a 42 ground stake; a two-piece high-tensile strength square aluminum pole; two 36 top perches; a plastic pole cap; a rope winder with attached stainless steel hardware; polyester rope with attached eyebolts and pulleys; a hub; gourd-hanging arms; and all the hardware necessary for installing the rack (3 bags of concrete mix not included).  Square poles are superior in strength to customary round martin poles.  A square pole also makes it easy to align gourds correctly when raising and lowering the system.

The Gourd System is available with eight 2-1/8 round-holed Troyer Gourds or with eight crescent-holed gourds. The crescent shaped holes are advisable if you have starlings in the area that will compete with the martins for nesting.  All gourd racks and gourd rack systems come with complete instructions.  Assembly required.

If you’re new to being a martin landlord you might consider adding this book with your order written by the designer of this product.  It’s full of helpful tips for landlords.

Note: The six and twelve gourd rack systems can be upgraded in the future by adding another rack and gourds.  The eight rack system is NOT upgradable in the future so if you think you might want to add more gourds later on you’ll want the Deluxe 6 Rack or The Deluxe 12 Rack.

Construction: aluminum, plastic