{"product_id":"the-horizon-purple-martin-gourd-rack-troyers-birds-paradise-8-gourd-horizontal-pulley-system","title":"The 'Horizon' Purple Martin Gourd Rack | Troyer's Birds' Paradise 8-Gourd Horizontal Pulley System","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]\"\u003eEight gourds. Horizontal arms that keep every entrance facing outward. A complete 14-foot aluminum pole system with a 48-inch ground stake, integrated pulley, polyester rope, winder clip, and perch rods — everything required to put a functioning 8-gourd colony in the air from a single ground installation. The Horizon is Troyer's purpose-built horizontal gourd rack system, engineered around the behavioral reality that Purple Martins approach and enter gourds from the front — and that horizontal arm placement keeps every opening in the optimal outward-facing orientation for natural colony traffic. Lower the entire rack to ground level for nest checks, competitor eviction, and end-of-season cleanout. Raise it back to height with the winder clip locked. Repeat for as many seasons as your colony demands. Built from high-tensile aluminum throughout and made in the USA, The Horizon is the serious landlord's foundation for a horizontal gourd colony program.\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=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorizontal Arm Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four U-shaped gourd arms extend horizontally from the central hub, positioning eight gourds with every entrance facing outward — the optimal orientation for Purple Martin approach behavior and the configuration that produces the most natural colony traffic patterns during active breeding season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Pulley System:\u003c\/strong\u003e An integrated pulley with polyester rope and winder clip allows the entire 8-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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNylon Hub Glides:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48\" Ground Stake:\u003c\/strong\u003e A generous 48-inch ground stake provides deep soil anchoring and long-term structural stability — supporting a fully occupied 8-gourd rack in sustained wind conditions without movement or tilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Perch Rods:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\" Square High-Tensile Aluminum Pole:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 14-foot square aluminum pole provides the structural rigidity required to support a fully occupied horizontal gourd system in active field conditions, with aluminum construction that resists rust and corrosion across decades of outdoor exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinder Clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated winder clip secures the polyester rope after the rack has been raised to working height, preventing unintended lowering during active colony season.\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=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorizontal Gourd Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The horizontal arm configuration keeps gourd entrances consistently outward-facing regardless of wind direction — eliminating the rotational movement that can reorient gourd openings away from the colony's established approach vectors and disrupt returning birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Colony Infrastructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every component required for a functional 8-gourd horizontal colony installation is included — pole, ground stake, rack arms, pulley, rope, winder, and perch rods. Gourds are the only addition 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\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\"\u003eKit Contents\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=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Tensile 2\" Square Aluminum Pole, 14'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground Stake, 48\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e U-Shaped Gourd Arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e Perching Rods, 48\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulley Assembly with Nylon Hub Glides\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 Hardware Packet\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=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\"L x 48\"W x 14'H assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGourd Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 (gourds not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArm Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontal, 4 U-shaped arms\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\u003eGround Stake Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\"\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 36 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShipping Profile: 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","brand":"Troyer's Birds' Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45264871489615,"sku":"TBP-GR8H","price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/TBP-GR8H_M_lg.jpg?v=1779209746","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/the-horizon-purple-martin-gourd-rack-troyers-birds-paradise-8-gourd-horizontal-pulley-system","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}