{"product_id":"the-colony-condo-purple-martin-house-birds-choice-coates-original-3-floor-12-room-aluminum-habitat","title":"The 'Colony Condo' Purple Martin House | Birds Choice Coates Original 3-Floor 12-Room Aluminum Habitat","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor the Purple Martin landlord ready to scale, the right nesting box doesn't just house a colony — it grows one. The Coates Original 12-Room is the mid-tier flagship of the most trusted name in purple martin housing, delivering three floors of precision-engineered nesting compartments in a lightweight, all-aluminum structure that has anchored serious martin programs across North America since the early 1980s. More rooms mean more breeding pairs, more fledglings, and a more dynamic colony season — and every feature on this house is purpose-built to support that outcome from first scout arrival through end-of-season cleanout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum is the material of choice for purple martin housing — cooler than plastic in peak summer temperatures, structurally superior to wood, and fully impervious to rot, warping, and weather degradation across decades of seasonal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReflective Roof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered with a reflective surface that attracts Purple Martin scouts during spring arrival — a passive recruitment feature that measurably increases first-season and year-over-year colony establishment rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilated Roof System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roof ventilation maintains interior thermal regulation during peak nesting season, reducing heat stress on nestlings during critical development windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHinged Access Doors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each of the 12 rooms features a hinged door for direct nest monitoring, parasite management, and end-of-season cleanout — the baseline requirement for responsible colony stewardship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorch Dividers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated dividers prevent male porch domination across all three floors, reducing inter-colony aggression and supporting stable multi-pair occupancy throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuard Rails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perimeter guard rails on every floor protect fledglings from premature departure during the critical pre-fledge period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor Plugs Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Season-end door plugs allow the landlord to close and secure all rooms during the off-season, deterring house sparrows, European starlings, and other cavity-nesting competitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e All exterior fasteners are stainless steel, ensuring structural integrity through freeze-thaw cycles and prolonged outdoor exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Colony Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twelve rooms across three floors supports a meaningful breeding population — the step up from entry-level martin housing for the landlord committed to a long-term colony program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Pole-Mount Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its 12-room capacity, the all-aluminum construction keeps the assembled house manageable for solo raising and lowering — essential during nest checks, weather events, and seasonal transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-Decade Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Coates Original wasn't designed by committee — it was designed by a martin landlord, refined through real-world colony management, and has remained the industry benchmark for over 40 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Manufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proudly Made in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\" L x 19\" W x 20\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" L x 6\" W x 5.125\" H per room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance Hole Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum, Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pole (pole sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Shipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proudly Made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Assembly Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Birds Choice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45213590749263,"sku":"PMC12","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/PMC12_PMC12ASSEM-Coates-Original-3-Floor_12Room-House-with-Martins_d143eb24-e441-4720-b186-86a99490817c.webp?v=1778536449","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/the-colony-condo-purple-martin-house-birds-choice-coates-original-3-floor-12-room-aluminum-habitat","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}