{"product_id":"the-colony-condo-purple-martin-house-birds-choice-coates-original-4-floor-16-room-aluminum-habitat","title":"The 'Colony Condo' Purple Martin House | Birds Choice Coates Original 4-Floor 16-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]\"\u003eSixteen rooms across four floors. For the Purple Martin landlord who has moved beyond starter colonies and into serious, long-term stewardship, this is the nesting box that matches that commitment. The Coates Original 16-Room represents the full expression of an aluminum purple martin house design that has defined the industry for over four decades — maximum colony capacity in a lightweight, pole-mount structure engineered for the landlord who raises and lowers, monitors, manages, and shows up every season without fail. This is not an entry-level purchase. It is a declaration of intent.\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 across all four floors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHinged Access Doors:\u003c\/strong\u003e All 16 rooms feature hinged doors for direct nest monitoring, parasite management, and end-of-season cleanout — the non-negotiable baseline for responsible colony stewardship at scale.\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 four floors, reducing inter-colony aggression and supporting stable multi-pair occupancy throughout the full breeding 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 — especially important at maximum colony density.\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 16 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\u003eMaximum Colony Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 16 rooms across four floors, this is the flagship Coates Original configuration — purpose-built for the landlord running a serious, multi-year Purple Martin conservation 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 16-room capacity, all-aluminum construction keeps the assembled house manageable for solo raising and lowering — essential at this room count 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 26\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\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 13 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":45213637050447,"sku":"PMC16","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/PMC16_PMC16ASSEM-Coates-Original-4-Floor_16Room-House_0e5becf0-5ea9-4fa5-a9aa-c668dd52fe72.png?v=1778537140","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/the-colony-condo-purple-martin-house-birds-choice-coates-original-4-floor-16-room-aluminum-habitat","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}