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Hybrid Multi-House Pole. It is half Super System and half Multi-House Pole. Features: It features a brake winch for easy raising and lowering; 34-feet of 3/16" stainless cable; twelve horizontal Gourd Mounting Arms. The all-aluminum hub has nylon glide tabs for squeak-free operation. A 3-inch-square aluminum pole assembly with ball top and ONE 72-inch long solid aluminum 3/8" top perch rod. Four, 1-1/2” x 48-inch long aluminum angle arms with gourd-hanging holes 16” on center, 3 sets per arm. Two aluminum angle house arms 37.5" overall, will hold most aluminum houses. Aluminum house support brackets also included. Materials: Aluminum pole, aluminum heavy-duty ground stake, aluminum hub, aluminum angle arms. Twelve solid aluminum 3/8" Gourd Mounting Arms are also included. Dimensions: Three-inch square high-tensile strength two-piece aluminum pole and stands 16-feet above the ground when installed. Square poles are superior in strength to round martin poles. Gourd Mounting Arms: Twelve 3/8" solid arms. There are four each of the Horizontal 90, Straight and 45. Gourd Mounting Arms can be
attached using a stainless bolt and nut included. Slip your gourd onto the GMA and insert your supplied stainless hitch pin. The pin will keep your gourd from falling off. Gourd Accommodation: Any plastic or natural gourd can be fitted to these gourd mounting arms. Horizontal GMA's: If your gourds are not already drilled front to back in the upper neck, use a 13/32" drill bit to enlarge the hanging holes. Gourds sold separately. Brake Winch system: includes a D&L 350-pound brake winch which is attached to the pole using the supplied winch mounting brackets. Also included is the cable guide which keeps the cable tight to the pole. Extras: The Hybrid is the only multi-house pole that includes the GMA45, which are used in the center of the aluminum angle arm. This GMA will place your gourds entrance at a 45-degree angle. Aids in male martin
dominance. Climbing Predator Protection: An optional pole guard (EZ3) that fits a square pole is available. Not compatible with T-14 Housing. Originally designed by Creative Universe Ent., this product has been continued by the Troyer's Birds' Paradise, better than ever! Caring for and housing a purple martin colony has captivated people for centuries. The styles, sizes, and materials used in creating today's martin houses vary significantly. With such a myriad of choices, a suitable system can be found for everyone that fits most budgets. Important factors to consider when looking into purchasing a martin house or system are the appearance, cost, construction, ease of assembly, ease of nest checks, and protection from nest competition and predation. The two main styles of purple martin houses are conventional and gourd types. Conventional martin houses feature a multi-level house, with different compartments for several bird families at once. These types of homes are usually mounted on a telescoping pole, where the pole raises and lowers for nest checks. Other homes of this type are designed with a hole in the center, for a pole to thread through the unit. This allows the home to be raised and lowered using a winch and pulley system for cleaning and checking. Gourd systems mimic natural gourds, which were first used by Native Americans for housing martins centuries ago. Gourds usually house one martin family each, and are mounted on a rack system. The racking system attaches to a pole, and is raised and lowered by a winch and pulley. Gourds may be used as a stand alone system, or a few of them added beneath a conventional house for more occupancy and versatility. Light colored houses tend to have higher occupancy rates, and help keep nestlings cool during the summer months. Homes made from aluminum and plastic are the most common on the market, while wooden houses are also readily available. Most homes are disassembled when purchased, and construction times vary for each unit. Books & Media��� ( 2�Books & Media )
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What is the best material for a purple martin house?What Should it Be Made Out of?: Aluminum, thick plastic, wood, and natural gourds are all suitable materials for martin housing, provided that the exterior of the house is white in color. White reflects heat, keeping housing cooler in hot temperatures. Wooden housing should be made from untreated material only.
Can you use a flag pole for a purple martin house?This multi-purpose pole can be used for hanging seasonal lights, a flag pole, your purple martin house, gourds, even as volleyball poles! The 12ft Tri-Tel Pole (TTP12) has so many uses, you'll wonder what you did before you owned one.
How high should purple martin pole be?Early detection will allow landlords to fix any problem before it affects the entire martin colony. Height and Installation of Pole: Recommended height is 12-20'. The higher the housing is placed, the more susceptible it is to wind damage. Poles should be set in concrete, with 18-25” below ground.
What time of year do you put up a purple martin house?Purple martins will readily find nesting sites that are in proper locations. Nest boxes should be in place preferably in late March, but no later than April 15. Erect nest boxes on a pole at a height of 12 to 20 feet. Place boxes in open areas so that birds have access to them from all sides.
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