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Troyer's K-18 Purple Martin Gourd Rack System with 18 Gourds

Troyer's K-18 Purple Martin Gourd Rack System with 18 Gourds
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Troyer K-Series Ultimate Deluxe #K18 Gourd Rack


The Troyer's K-18 Purple Martin Gourd Rack System with 18 Gourds represents the pinnacle of quality and thoughtful engineering for serious bird enthusiasts. This deluxe 18-unit rack features a robust cable and winch mechanism that allows the entire hub section to be smoothly raised and lowered vertically without any rotation, ensuring easy maintenance and monitoring of your purple martins. The system includes a sturdy 3-inch square, three-piece 16-foot high-tensile pole, complemented by an aluminum heavy-duty ground stake for secure installation. Two solid 72-inch top perch rods provide ample resting space for the birds, while the two-tiered aluminum hub with glide buttons ensures smooth operation. Twelve stainless steel gourd-hanging arms offer durable support for each gourd, and additional components such as the aluminum ball top, stop pin, safety pin, winch mounting brackets, cable guide, and 3/16-inch stainless steel cable complete this expertly crafted setup. Proudly manufactured in Pennsylvania by the Troyer family, this gourd rack system combines superior materials and craftsmanship to create a reliable, long-lasting habitat that attracts and supports healthy purple martin colonies.

The Troyer's K-18 Purple Martin Gourd Rack System is engineered for effortless operation and durability. It includes a brake winch that allows smooth raising and lowering of the rack, supported by 34 feet of 3/16" stainless steel cable for strength and longevity. The system features twelve 3/8” solid stainless steel arms that securely hold each gourd, designed to slip easily in and out of the all-aluminum assembled hub. This hub is equipped with nylon glide tabs to ensure quiet, frictionless movement during adjustments. The sturdy 3-inch-square aluminum pole assembly includes a decorative ball top and two 72-inch solid aluminum 3/8" top perch rods, providing ample resting space for purple martins. Additional components included such as the cable pulley, stop pin, and safety pin enhance safety and reliability. 

 
On average, Purple Martins fledge 1.2 nestlings more per nesting attempt in large, white gourds than they do in commercial aluminum martin houses. 

 

Troyer Gourd Technology  The Troyer Gourd is a one-piece plastic gourd with a molded-in, threaded access port, covered by a screw-on cap.  The access port is large enough to admit a human hand that is holding a nestling or a handful of nesting material.  The caps liner renders it and the access port totally watertight and opaque.  Landlords merely twist off the cap for nest checks, banding, nest replacements, or end-of-season clean outs.  The access ports high, 45-degree viewing angle allows easy viewing of nest contents during recommended weekly nest checks.

 

Innovative Design.  A series of molded-in corduroy-like ribs in the plastic permit martins to perch comfortably, without slipping.  The one-piece body has no seams, so no rain will leak in, and seven 5/16 drain holes provide a rapid exit for any rain that may blow in through the entrance hole.

 

Durable.  Troyer Gourds are blow-molded in white (sun-reflecting), opaque, high-density polyethylene plastic.  They wont rot, peel, split, or crack out in the elements, and wont break if accidentally dropped like natural gourds can.  Because they are molded with ultraviolet inhibitors added to the plastic, they have a long life expectancy with virtually no maintenance other than giving a quick scrub at the end of the season. 

 

Easy to Hang.  Troyer Gourds can easily be hung underneath an existing martin house, from a gourd rack, or strung on a line between two poles.  One set of 1/4 hanging holes (side-to-side) are pre-drilled and will accept a hanging wire; a set of front-to-back holes can easily be drilled by the purchaser if so desired.  


Designed to Benefit Purple Martins.  Landlords that use gourds know that they are highly attractive to martins (but are the least attractive of all martin housing to House Sparrows or starlings), reduce the risk of owl predation, have high occupancy rates, plus reduce the incidence of fallouts and premature fledging. 
 
Landlord Friendly.  Troyer Gourds are ready to hang right out of the box theres no assembly required.  A landlord only needs hanging wire unless using the Deluxe Gourd Rack.  Troyer Gourds are low-to-no maintenance martin housing; no sanding or painting, and nothing to add.  Everything a person needs to be a better landlord is already there. 


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.
 
Shipping Weight: 84 lbs

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