Purple Martin Houses

Many people want to attract Purple Martins to nest in their yards.  However, attracting these popular, insect eating birds can be a challenge.  One key to attracting and keeping Martins is to provide appropriate housing.  Purple martins nest in colonies of several pairs of birds, therefore they require something quite different from the average birdhouse.  Housing for martins should be provided in the form of multiple apartment martin houses or groups of gourds.  Gourds for martin housing can be made of actual dried "birdhouse" gourds or manmade "gourds."   Apartment type Purple Martin bird houses can be quite large and heavy.  For this reason, as house that comes with a pole and mounting system is a plush.  Poles should telescope or use a pulley system to raise and lower the Martin house for inspection and maintenance.

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The Purple Martin House Starter Kit

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Aluminum Purple Martin High Rise with Pole and Ground Socket.  Here's everything you need to get started as a purple martin landlord.  This complete system comes with a high quality martin house, pole with a rope and pulley system for easy raising and lowering,  and a ground socket to install your pole.  This set even includes guard rails and door stoppers.  A great value for anyone interested in attracting and housing Purple Martins.  Offered by Duncraft.  
 

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View the Purple Martin Conservation Association's
Scout Arrival Map

Scouts are the first Purple Martins to arrive in an area in the Spring.  The excellent scout report map tracks Purple Migration into the United States and shows where Martin arrivals have been recorded so far this year.  Check to see when you should have your Purple Martin bird house ready for new arrivals.

Classic 12 Room Purple Martin House

Welcome martins to your yard by installing this roomy house.  Six apartments per story; door stops and rails included. Easy to clean. Assembly required, aluminum. 15 foot 3-section telescoping pole sold separately.

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Alamo Purple Martin House with Pole, Winch, and Perching Rods

Here's a first class Martin house setup for the serious purple martin lover.  This house has 14 nest compartments that are 12 inches deep each - the extra depth provides excellent predator protection.  Aluminum construction.  Easy access hinged doors.  Individual porches with guard rails. Galvanized steel square tubing pole, with ground socket, and a winch system to raise and lower your purple martin house with ease.  Also includes door stops and perching rods (to encourage martins to stay in full view for a longer time). Comes fully assembled.  This is THE package for those serious about Purple Martins.

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Visit the Purple Martin Conservation Association website
 for more information on attracting Martins to your yard.

Includes helpful hints for landlords, 12 reasons people lose their Martins, gourd growing instructions, and standards for Purple Martin Housing.

Telescoping Martin House Pole

Fifteen foot 3-section telescoping pole. Can be used for wooden houses and feeders. Top section: 1-1/4" pipe; mid-section: 1-3/8" pipe; bottom section: 1-1/2" pipe.

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Coveside Purple Martin House

Here's a wood Martin House that is functional and attractive.  This house opens on four sides for easy cleaning and mounts securely on a pole (not included).  18 inches high x 17.5 inches wide x 17.5 inches deep.  Designed for each species by leading conservation experts, these products provide the correct dimensions, materials, ventilation and drainage. Each nest box is handcrafted in Maine from eastern white pine for durability, function, and aesthetics. Your order will include a brochure that describes the species this nest box attracts, and the placement and maintenance of this particular product.

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12 Compartment Purple Martin House, Pole, and Ground Socket

With 12 separate rooms, the house can be easily and safely raised with just two fingers. Comes equipped with 14 foot pole and mounting ground socket. This is a complete package including heavy duty galvanized pole, nylon rope and lanyard, dri-nest subfloors, and winter doors stops. Kit form for easy assembly. The interiors are designed to be Starling free, even discourages sparrows from nesting among your prize Purple Martins. Cool and lightweight this unit will assure a legacy of Purple Martins in your backyard.  Please note the addition of the top roof perch, which will allow you to view these wonderful birds for greater lengths of time in full view.

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Starling Resistant Martin House

This Purple Martin Mansion features twelve individual nesting areas ( 6 inches by 6 inches) protected by startling resistant doors, cool aluminum and stainless steel plating, reflective roof (deflects heat of the sun), ceiling panel for proper ventilation, porch dividers (preventing territorial behavior among the Martins), hinged clean out doors, guard rails (safety feature for young fledglings), top perch (great for viewing your Martins), and aluminum base plate. Assembly is required. Pole sold separately.

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Build Your Own Purple Martin House

Here are some online sources for free Purple Martin House plans, in case you would like to try to build your own Martin House.

Free Plans for a foam core construction Purple Martin House, by S&K Manufacturing.

Plans for a wood constructed Purple Martin House.  Provided by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center.

Purple Martin House Gourd Growing Instructions.  How to grow gourds to use as Purple Martin Houses.