Troyer Vertical Gourd with 2" Round Entrance
A durable, low-maintenance Purple Martin gourd with the traditional 2" round entrance.
The Troyer Vertical Gourd is a durable alternative to natural gourds, offering Purple Martins a spacious nesting cavity while giving landlords a long-lasting, easy-care housing option.
The gourd is made from UV-inhibited, high-density polyethylene plastic that won't rot, peel, split, or crack like natural gourds can. Its white, opaque construction reflects sunlight and is designed for years of outdoor use with very little maintenance.
Designed for Purple Martins
- Traditional 2" round entrance provides easy access for Purple Martins.
- Super-wide porch gives martins plenty of room at the entrance.
- Traction tread provides additional footing for birds entering and leaving the gourd.
- 13-inch overall length provides a deep nesting cavity and may help reduce the risk of owl predation.
- Molded-in collar makes attaching the Troyer Tunnel simple.
- Pre-drilled 3/8-inch hanging hole makes the gourd easy to install.
Important: How the Vertical Gourd Hangs
- Although it's called the Troyer Vertical Gourd, it hangs from a horizontal-style gourd mounting/hanging arm.
- The mounting arm is inserted through the neck of the gourd from back to front. The gourd can be used on compatible Troyer gourd racks or hung beneath an existing Purple Martin house using the appropriate mounting hardware.
Built for Years of Outdoor Use
- Troyer Gourds are blow-molded from white, opaque high-density polyethylene with UV inhibitors added to the plastic. This durable construction is designed to withstand outdoor conditions without the rot, peeling, splitting, or cracking associated with natural gourds.
- The Troyer Tunnel is also made from UV-inhibited plastic.
- When the season is over, the gourd can simply be cleaned and prepared for the next season.
Product Details
- Overall dimensions with Troyer Tunnel: 13" L x 9" W x 11" H
- Material: UV-inhibited, high-density polyethylene
- Color: White, opaque
- Mounting: Horizontal-style gourd mounting/hanging arm
- Entrance: 2" round
- Wing-entrapment guard: No
- Traction tread: Included
- Troyer Tunnel: Included
- Made in the USA
Troyer Vertical Gourd is Compatible With
- Pine Needles: Place a bed of soft pine needles inside before the martins arrive and keep additional bedding available for nest changes.
- Door Shields: Slip over the face of the tunnel entrance to temporarily block the entrance.
- Troyer Vented Caps: Provide additional ventilation once young are approximately 7 days old and beginning to feather.
- Troyer-Haskell Tunnel Trap: A reusable live trap designed to capture House Sparrows inside the nesting gourd.
A Practical Choice for Purple Martin Landlords
- If you prefer the simplicity of a traditional round entrance, the Troyer Vertical Gourd provides a durable, easy-care option for your colony.
- It's easy to hang, easy to maintain, and designed with features that benefit both Purple Martins and the people who care for them.
- Also available with a Conley II entrance.
- Also available with a Crescent entrance.
Please Note: The Troyer Vertical Gourd is designed to hang using horizontal-style mounting/hanging arms. Gourd rack and mounting arms are sold separately unless included in a gourd rack package.
