The 'Grove Rack' Purple Martin Gourd Rack | Troyer's Birds' Paradise Deluxe 12-Gourd Pulley Pole System

The Experience

The complete pole and rack infrastructure behind The Grove — available separately for the landlord who already has gourds and needs the system to put them in the air. The Grove Rack is Troyer's Deluxe 12-Gourd Rack system: a 14-foot high-tensile 2" square aluminum pole, 48-inch ground stake, twelve individual gourd arms across a two-level rack configuration, integrated pulley with polyester rope and winder clip, nylon hub glides for smooth raise-and-lower operation, and dual 48-inch perch rods for colony sentry positions. Everything required to establish a 12-gourd colony site from the ground up — without the gourds. Pair with The PM Pod, The Vault, or any compatible Purple Martin gourd for a complete, landlord-grade colony installation. Built from high-tensile aluminum throughout and made in the USA by Troyer's Birds' Paradise — the same rack system included in The Grove complete colony kit.

Scientific Engineering

• Two-Level Rack Configuration: Twelve gourd arms are distributed across two rack tiers, providing natural vertical spacing between gourd positions that reduces inter-pair territorial conflict and supports stable multi-pair occupancy throughout the active breeding season.
• Complete Pulley System: An integrated pulley with polyester rope and winder clip allows the entire 12-gourd rack to be lowered to ground level for nest checks, parasite management, competitor eviction, and end-of-season cleanout — no ladder required, no colony disruption beyond what the task demands.
• Nylon Hub Glides: Nylon glides within the top hub ensure smooth rope travel during raising and lowering operations, reducing friction and extending the service life of the pulley mechanism across multiple colony seasons.
• 48" Ground Stake: A generous 48-inch ground stake provides deep soil anchoring and long-term structural stability — supporting a fully occupied 12-gourd rack in sustained wind conditions without movement or tilt.
• Twelve Individual Gourd Arms: Each of the twelve arms independently supports a single gourd, allowing the landlord to configure gourd placement, orientation, and spacing across both rack levels to suit the specific layout of their colony site.
• Dual Perch Rods: Two 48-inch perching rods at the top of the pole provide martins with dedicated sentry and resting positions — supporting the colony's natural predator-alert behavior and giving arriving scouts a visible landmark during spring arrival.
• 2" Square High-Tensile Aluminum Pole: The 14-foot square aluminum pole provides the structural rigidity required to support a fully occupied 12-gourd system in active field conditions, with aluminum construction that resists rust and corrosion across decades of outdoor exposure.
• Winder Clip: A dedicated winder clip secures the polyester rope after the rack has been raised to working height, preventing unintended lowering during active colony season.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• Rack-Only Flexibility: The Grove Rack gives the landlord who already owns compatible gourds the infrastructure to put them in the air immediately — without purchasing a complete kit. Pair with any compatible Purple Martin gourd including The PM Pod, The Vault, or Troyer's horizontal gourds for a fully functional colony installation.
• The Grove Connection: The Grove Rack is the identical pole and rack system included in The Grove complete 12-gourd colony kit — available here separately for landlords building or expanding their colony program one component at a time.
• Heritage Manufacturing: Proudly Made in the USA.

Kit Contents

• 1 High-Tensile 2" Square Aluminum Pole, 14'
• 1 Ground Stake, 48"
• 12 Individual Gourd Arms
• 2 Perching Rods, 48"
• 1 Two-Level Rack System
• 1 Pulley Assembly with Nylon Hub Glides
• 1 Polyester Rope & Winder Clip
• 1 Hardware Packet

Specifications

• Overall Dimensions: 48"L x 48"W x 14'H assembled
• Gourd Capacity: 12 (gourds not included)
• Rack Levels: 2
• Gourd Arms: 12 individual arms
• Pole Material: High-Tensile Aluminum
• Pole Style: 2" Square
• Ground Stake Length: 48"
• Mounting: Ground stake set in soil (concrete recommended for permanent installation)
• Shipping Weight: 35 lbs.
• Shipping Profile: Secure Estate Handling ($44.99)
• Country of Origin: Proudly Made in the USA
• ⚠️ Assembly Required