Purple Martins
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Thousands of years ago, Purple martins used to nest in trees. But they've been using houses provided by people for countless generations. Native Americans began the tradition that birds and humans still enjoy.
Even today, in eastern North America Purple Martins nest only in housing provided by humans. It is a pattern of reciprocity that connects us to the natural world. Here are tools to help us carry on this wonderful human traditions.
The shipping cost is included in most of these Purple Martin items. You can send back any of these items (in new condition), at your own expense, in the event that you change your mind. However, the actual cost of shipping will be deducted from the refund you receive. The manufacturer also charges a 20% restocking fee, which would also be deducted from any refund.
Even today, in eastern North America Purple Martins nest only in housing provided by humans. It is a pattern of reciprocity that connects us to the natural world. Here are tools to help us carry on this wonderful human traditions.
The shipping cost is included in most of these Purple Martin items. You can send back any of these items (in new condition), at your own expense, in the event that you change your mind. However, the actual cost of shipping will be deducted from the refund you receive. The manufacturer also charges a 20% restocking fee, which would also be deducted from any refund.
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$329.95Troyer Horizontal Gourd - Tunnel Entrance Conley II Starling Resistant Entrance Hole with improved traction tread 14-½” Depth (our deepest gourd) Conley II Tunnel features Wing Entrapment Guard Also available with a Round Hole Tunnel Entrance UV-protected Polyethylene gourd New Quality Cap for easy nest change Starling, raccoon and owl resistant Extra-wide porches Improved! Polyethylene Traction Tread installed Has perch on neck above the entrance Two canopies on upper back of gourd. To vent the gourd, drill a ¼" hole into each mini canopy Dimples on neck of gourd to guide you for gourd-line hanging Price includes shipping charges. They are part of the merchandise price on your invoice, rather than as a separate item. Purple Martin SuperGourds can be shipped only to destinations within the continental US. Ground shipping only. Learn More
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$299.95Troyer Vertical Gourd - with Conley II Entrance and Wing Entrapment Guard is a great advance over earlier gourd designs for purple martin housing. Quantity: 12 Gourds Gourd is 13" deep, which is recommended for bigger and healthier broods and higher survival rates. This style of nesting cavity produces more fledgelings per nest than the traditional houses square-built houses, because there is more room inside for the martin family. Also, the UV-protected Polyethylene material is better for martins than aluminum. It's warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Entrance It is not a mere hole, which predators and competitors could easily enter or reach in through. Instead it is starling-resistant entry rectangle. Price includes shipping, but it is approximate. For most addresses in northeastern US, there is no additional charge. If you're not near the northeast, we might have to ask you for extra shipping. Please email us with your zip code. Tell us if it is a business or residential address. We'll let you know if there will any additional shipping cost. Learn More
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$375.95Troyer Vertical Gourd - with Conley II Entrance and Wing Entrapment Guard is a great advance over earlier gourd designs for purple martin housing. Quantity: 16 Gourds Gourd is 13" deep, which is recommended for bigger and healthier broods and higher survival rates. This style of nesting cavity produces more fledgelings per nest than the traditional houses square-built houses, because there is more room inside for the martin family. Also, the UV-protected Polyethylene material is better for martins than aluminum. It's warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Entrance It is not a mere hole, which predators and competitors could easily enter or reach in through. Instead it is starling-resistant entry rectangle. Price includes shipping, but it is approximate. For most addresses in northeastern US, there is no additional charge. If you're not near the northeast, we might have to ask you for extra shipping. Please email us with your zip code. Tell us if it is a business or residential address. We'll let you know if there will any additional shipping cost. Learn More
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$419.95SET OF 16 SUPERGOURDS with Conley II Crescent Holes and Porches The SuperGourd Crescent has a 1-3/16" starling-resistant, crescent-shaped entrance hole, which starlings do not like. That helps keep starlings from trying to take over your martin house. The SuperGourd Crescent includes the inner and outer porch. You do have to assemble it, but it's easy. The gourd is 10 inches tall and is all one piece, with no seams to leak. There are seven drain holes on the bottom so that any rain that gets blown in will drain right out. UV-inhibitors make for long life in the sunlight. There's a heavy-duty threaded cap, and you can reach your had down into the gourd for cleaning or nest checks. Each SuperGourd Crescent INCLUDES THE PORCHES! Price includes shipping charges. They are part of the merchandise price on your invoice, rather than as a separate item. Purple Martin SuperGourds can be shipped only to destinations within the continental US. Ground shipping only. Learn More
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$419.95Troyer Horizontal Gourd is a great advance over earlier gourd designs for purple martin housing. The tunnel holes are highly startling resistant. Also resistant to raccoons and owls. Quantity: 16 Gourds Gourd is 14.5" deep, our deepest gourd, for safety of the martin family. Conley II Tunnel features the Wing Entrapment Guard. It's made of UV-protected Polyethylene material. Includes extra wide porches and traction tread. There's a perch on the neck, above the entrance. Price includes shipping, but it is approximate. For most addresses in northeastern US, there is no additional charge. If you're not near the northeast, it is possible (though unusual) that we might have to ask you for extra shipping. We'll let you know before filling your order if there will any additional shipping cost. For returns of Troyer Purple Martin housing (in new condition), there is a restocking fee of 20%. Learn More
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$339.95SET OF 12 SUPERGOURDS with Conley II Crescent Holes and Porches The SuperGourd Crescent has a 1-3/16" starling-resistant, crescent-shaped entrance hole, which starlings do not like. That helps keep starlings from trying to take over your martin house. The SuperGourd Crescent includes the inner and outer porch. You do have to assemble it, but it's easy. The gourd is 10 inches tall and is all one piece, with no seams to leak. There are seven drain holes on the bottom so that any rain that gets blown in will drain right out. UV-inhibitors make for long life in the sunlight. There's a heavy-duty threaded cap, and you can reach your had down into the gourd for cleaning or nest checks. Each SuperGourd Crescent INCLUDES THE PORCHES! Price includes shipping charges. They are part of the merchandise price on your invoice, rather than as a separate item. Purple Martin SuperGourds can be shipped only to destinations within the continental US. Ground shipping only. Learn More
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$6.99Porches come in sets of 2, one for inside and one for outside of one SuperGourd. GOURD IS NOT INCLUDED. NOTE: For SuperGourd porches there is a minimum order of 2 sets (2 inside and 2 outside parts). Made of unbreakable polypropylene plastic infused with UV protection for long life in the sun. They have aggressive ribbing for traction and bolt securely on both the inside and outside of SuperGourds. Porches come pre-drilled with two mounting holes. Includes 2 stainless steel whiz nuts and 2 stainless steel bolts per porch pair. Customer must drill mounting holes in their gourds below the entry holes. Detailed mounting instructions and a drill-guide template are provided with the porches. Can be shipped to US addresses only. Learn More
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$49.95If starlings love your SuperGourds too much, you can adapt them to be less attractive to starlings. And of course that makes them much safer and more secure for your Purple Martins. This set of four molded adapter plates lets you add tunnel entrances to four SuperGourds you already own. Martins LOVE tunnels! And adding this conversion makes Super-Gourds more attractive to the martins. Each kit includes four adapter plates, Troyer Tunnels with Conley II entrance, and stainless mounting hardware. You will need to enlarge the SuperGourd entrances, using your own sabre saw. Instructions included. Gourds not included. SHIPPING: Shipping price shown is approximate. If shipping to your location differs from what is shown, we will let you know before we have it shipped. Or contact us for exact shipping cost to your zip code. 800-779-7256 or email us. Learn More
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Regular Price: $200.00
Special Price $189.95
Convert your Deluxe 12-unit, Deluxe 18-unit, Super Deluxe 12-unit, or Super Deluxe 18-unit system from a rope-and-pulley system to a system using cable with brake winch. Includes 3/16" cable, upper cable-pulley guide, lower cable-pulley guide, stop pin winch brackets and the D&L 350 brake winch. Conversion should be done before martins return. Instructions provided. We can ship this item only to US addresses. For returns of Troyer Purple Martin products (in new condition), there is a restocking fee of 20%. Learn More -
$7.99Wooden nest trays feature a hollowed-out nest bowl! Each tray slips inside a compartment of your T-14 martin house. How much fun it is to pull out a tray and show the nest with eggs or babies. One look at this wonder is enough to turn a child on to Purple Martins for life! The traps make it so pleasant and easy to give proper care to your precious purple martin babies. Martins love it too, because they need to carry only half as much nesting material. Overall dimensions 10-¾" L x 6-1/8" W x 3" H. SHIPPIING: Shipping is included at no additional charge on this item AS LONG AS it is purchased with a Troyer T-14 house. If you are ordering it by itself, there will be shipping charges. We will contact you to let you know what the charge will be to your address, and then you can decide if you wish to go ahead with the order. Learn More
