{"product_id":"the-grove-purple-martin-gourd-rack-troyers-birds-paradise-deluxe-12-gourd-supergourd-colony-system","title":"The 'Grove' Purple Martin Gourd Rack | Troyer's Birds' Paradise Deluxe 12-Gourd SuperGourd Colony System","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor the Purple Martin landlord who has outgrown the traditional house and is ready to run a serious colony program, gourds are not a novelty — they are the preferred nesting vessel of the birds themselves. The Grove is the most complete turnkey gourd colony system available to the serious landlord: a dual-rack, two-level aluminum pole system paired with twelve purpose-engineered SuperGourds, each featuring crescent SREH entrances, integrated porches, rain canopies, and 45-degree access ports for nest monitoring without disassembly. Twenty years of Purple Martin breeding behavior research went into the design of these gourds. The result is a colony infrastructure that the birds choose first — and that the landlord can manage with the same precision and control that serious stewardship demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\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=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroyer's SuperGourd Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-piece molded high-density polyethylene construction, engineered based on two decades of Purple Martin breeding behavior research. The rounded gourd profile mimics the natural cavity geometry that Purple Martins evolved to prefer — producing measurably higher occupancy rates than traditional rectangular compartment housing in side-by-side field comparisons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrescent Starling-Resistant Entrance Holes (SREH):\u003c\/strong\u003e Each of the twelve gourds features a precision crescent-shaped opening measuring 3\"W x 1.125\"H — physically excluding European Starlings while admitting Purple Martins without restriction. Passive exclusion, operating every hour of every day without landlord intervention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Porch \u0026amp; Rain Canopy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each gourd features a molded porch flanking the entrance and a canopy above it — providing martins with a stable landing surface and protecting the nest interior from direct precipitation during active breeding season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45-Degree Access Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e A large plastic cap covers a generously sized access port positioned at a 45-degree angle on the side of each gourd — allowing the landlord to open, inspect, and close each nest without removing the gourd from the rack. Nest checks, parasite management, and egg counts are fully accessible without disassembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised Perch Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured raised lines on the rain canopy provide martins with additional perching grip during approach, landing, and pre-entry behavior — reducing fatigue and supporting natural colony activity patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density Polyethylene Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavier than standard plastic gourds, the HDPE composition significantly reduces wind sway — a meaningful colony management advantage, as excessive swaying discourages occupancy and disrupts nesting activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Level Rack System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-level aluminum rack arms provide twelve hanging positions across two tiers, maximizing colony density at the site while maintaining natural spacing between individual gourds that reduces inter-pair territorial conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulley \u0026amp; Winder System:\u003c\/strong\u003e A polyester rope and winder clip allow the landlord to lower the entire gourd rack to ground level for nest checks, competitor eviction, and end-of-season cleanout — no ladder required, no colony disruption beyond what the task demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNylon Glides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hub-mounted nylon glides ensure smooth rope travel during raising and lowering operations, reducing friction and extending the service life of the pulley system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Top Perch:\u003c\/strong\u003e An aluminum perch mounted above the rack provides martins with a dedicated sentry and resting position — supporting the colony's natural predator-alert behavior and giving scouts a visible landmark during spring arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\" Square Aluminum Pole:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-tensile aluminum pole construction provides the structural rigidity required to support a fully occupied 12-gourd system in sustained wind conditions, with a 48\" ground stake for deep soil anchoring and long-term stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\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=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gourd Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Field data from the Purple Martin Conservation Association consistently shows that Purple Martins — particularly experienced breeding adults — preferentially select natural and artificial gourds over rectangular compartment housing when both are available at the same site. The Grove brings that preference to work for the landlord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnkey Colony Infrastructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every component required for a complete, functional 12-gourd colony installation is included — pole, ground stake, racks, arms, pulley, rope, winder, perch, and all twelve SuperGourds. No supplemental purchases required to get a colony in the air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty Years of Research:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Troyer's SuperGourd is not a generic plastic gourd — it is the product of two decades of dedicated Purple Martin breeding behavior research, refined through real-world colony data into a vessel that consistently outperforms alternatives in occupancy and fledgling success rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\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=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Tensile 2\" Square Aluminum Pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\" Ground Stake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-Level Rack System with Arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel Pulley Wheel Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyester Rope \u0026amp; Winder Clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended Top Perch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e Troyer's SuperGourds with Crescent SREH Entrances \u0026amp; Porches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\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=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGourd Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5\" per gourd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGourd Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.75\" per gourd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance Hole Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crescent SREH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance Hole Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\" W x 1.125\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGourd Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePole Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Tensile Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePole Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\" Square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Gourd Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground stake set in soil (concrete recommended for permanent installation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure Estate Handling ($44.99)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body 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=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Assembly Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Troyer's Birds' Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45259150917711,"sku":"TBP-DGR12H-SGCP","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/TBP-DGR12H-SGCP_M_lg.jpg?v=1779118334","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/the-grove-purple-martin-gourd-rack-troyers-birds-paradise-deluxe-12-gourd-supergourd-colony-system","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}