Purple Martin Gourds, The Sky Pod I

Give your martins the gold standard in gourd housing with Sky Pod I, Purple Martin Gourds, pack of 12. Designed through decades of breeding biology research, these heavy-duty, one-piece gourds offer a high-performance, low-maintenance option for serious purple martin landlords.

Each SuperGourd is crafted from UV-inhibited, high-density polyethylene, built to withstand sun, rain, and accidental drops without rotting, cracking, or splitting. The solid, seamless body includes a molded rain canopy over a 2" round entrance hole, seven drainage holes in the base, and textured ribs on top for perching. These thoughtful details help keep nestlings safe, dry, and cool, just the way martins like it.

A side-access port with a threaded cap makes nest checks and seasonal cleanouts easy, and its 45° angled design gives you a better view inside. The white surface reflects sunlight to maintain a cooler interior, while the weighted construction helps reduce swinging in the wind.

• This research found that purple martins have higher fledgling rates in large, white gourds than they do in typical aluminum martin houses, and these units will certainly meet the needs of these birds.
• The one-piece, plastic body has no seams for protection from the elements, as well as a molded rain canopy above the 2" diameter entry.
• Seven drainage holes on the base of each item allow any captured water to exit rapidly, ensuring nestlings remain dry and safe.
• Molded ribs along the top of the canopy offer texture for martins, acting as a perching platform for versatility.
• An access port on the side of the unit is large enough for a human hand to reach into the nest, allowing easy monitoring and maintenance, and its 45° angle creates a great perspective for viewing.
• Use the threaded cap to cover this section, keeping the gourd enclosed for nestlings.
• The high-density polyethylene plastic body forms a relatively heavy gourd for less swinging in the wind, and the white color of each reflects sunlight, keeping the interior cool.
• The gourds will not rot, peel, split, or crack, nor will they break if accidentally dropped, and the UV inhibitors in the molded plastic ensure a long life expectancy.
• A thorough scrubbing at the end of the season should be all you need to maintain your SuperGourds.
• Use a rod through the 1/4" holes on the cleanout panel axis to place the homes on a hanger or rack, or enlarge or drill your own holes to hang them with the entries facing outward.
• The specific design and robust construction make these gourds some of the best available today.

Whether you're starting a new purple martin colony or upgrading an existing setup, this 12-pack of SuperGourds, The Sky Pod I, delivers top-tier durability and comfort for your backyard birds.

Made in the USA. 

Note: This package contains 12 of the Troyer's Birds' Paradise SuperGourds with round entries. The pole and rack system shown are not included.

Opening: 2" dia. each
Dimensions: 10.5" dia. x 13.75"H each
Mounting: may be hung
Construction: plastic