Avian enthusiasts erect martin housing every year, in hopes of becoming a successful landlord. Ensuring that the home you choose meets both the martins' needs and your own can make your colony successful, for a rewarding hobby for years to come. As a colony bird which prefers to roost near humans, martin houses are most successful when pole mounted 10' to 20' high, in an open area at least 30' from human housing. Lighter colored homes attract the birds best, and are excellent at keeping nestlings cool in the summer. The minimum suggested compartment size is 6" x 6" x 6", while larger ones offer better protection from predators. Entry holes sized 1.75" to 2.25" in diameter allow the martins passage and attract them best.
Part of being a successful landlord is monitoring the nests, which requires access to the housing. You will want to ensure the house you choose is easily accessible for you. This is often accomplished with a telescoping pole, lanyard system, or winch system. Not only does the size need to be right for martins, it also needs to meet your needs as a landlord, and you will want to determine if the home requires assembly. Optional features such as predator guards, top perches, and door stops may also help determine the home you purchase.



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Heath Aluminum 18-Room Deluxe Martin House HMC-AH-18D
Reg: $254.99
Now: $169.99
182 in Stock
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Nature House Martin Safety System with Pole, 12 Room NH-MSS-12
Reg: $446.99
Now: $339.99
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Heath Cedar Purple Martin House, Round Entrance Holes HMC-M-12DP
Reg: $219.99
Now: $159.99
171 in Stock
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Home Bazaar Purple Martin Clubhouse Bird House, 16 Room HOB-2048L
Reg: $479.99
Now: $347.99
136 in Stock
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Nature House Purple Martin Pioneer House, 12 Room NH-M-12K
Reg: $234.99
Now: $179.99
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Heath Aluminum 12-Room Deluxe Martin House HMC-AH-12D
Reg: $182.99
Now: $119.99
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Heath Aluminum 24-Room Deluxe Martin House HMC-AH-24D
Reg: $229.99
Now: $209.99
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Trio Purple Martin Castle Safety System with Pole, 24 Room NH-PMC-24
Reg: $859.99
Now: $599.99
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S&K Dual Purple Martin Houses, Expandable Option, 24 Rooms SK-PBH-12-CP2
Reg: $139.99
Now: $107.99
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S&K Purple Martin House, 12 Room SK-PBH-12
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Heath Cedar Purple Martin House, Crescent Entrance Holes HMC-M-12SR
Reg: $247.99
Now: $164.99
148 in Stock
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Heath Two-Story Purple Martin House, 12 Room HMC-PH-12
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Heath Convertible Purple Martin House, 12 Room HMC-AH-12SR
Reg: $254.99
Now: $159.99
10 in Stock
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Home Bazaar Hotel California Purple Martin House, 10 Room HOB-9069L
Reg: $509.99
Now: $348.99
45 in Stock
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Heritage Farms Quad Pod Purple Martin House, 1 level HF-7540
Reg: $286.99
Now: $189.99
37 in Stock
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Nature House Mini-Castle Safety System with Pole, 12 Room NH-TM-12
Reg: $514.99
Now: $379.99
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Lonestar Goliad Martin House with Crescent Entries, 12 Room SOE-SELSD12C
Reg: $799.99
Now: $714.99
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Heath Cedar Purple Martin House & FREE 3' x 5' American Flag HMC-M-12DP-FLAG
Reg: $252.99
Now: $159.99
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Heath Aluminum 18-Room Deluxe Martin Houses, Set of 2 HMC-AH-18D-CP2
Reg: $511.99
Now: $299.99
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S&K Purple Martin Barn, 16 Room SK-BN-16
Now: $74.99
133 in Stock
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Wing & A Prayer Purple Martin Castle House, Black Roof AWP-PMCAS-BLK
Reg: $479.99
Now: $359.99
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S&K Dual Purple Martin Barns, Expandable Option, 28 Rooms SK-BN-16-CP2
Reg: $139.99
Now: $124.99
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Bird In Hand Hanover Purple Martin House, 4 Rooms HBA-1017
21 in Stock
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Nature House 24K Purple Martin Settlement Package NH-M-24K-MPQ
Reg: $875.99
Now: $589.99
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Bird In Hand Martinsburg Purple Martin Manor, 6 Room HBA-1003
Reg: $272.99
Now: $199.99
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Lonestar Alamo Martin House with Round Entrances, 14 Room SOE-SELSD14R
Reg: $799.99
Now: $699.99
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S&K Heavenly Haven Purple Martin House, 10 Room SK-HH
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Lonestar Goliad Junior Martin House w/Crescent Entries, 8 Rm SOE-SELSDJR8C
Reg: $449.99
Now: $399.99
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Bird In Hand Lancaster County Barn Martin House, 12 Room HBA-1011
Reg: $427.99
Now: $379.99
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Lonestar Alamo Martin House with Crescent Entries, 14 Room SOE-SELSD14C
Reg: $799.99
Now: $699.99
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Lonestar Goliad Junior Martin House w/ Round Entries, 8 Room SOE-SELSDJR8R
Reg: $449.99
Now: $399.99
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S&K American Barn Purple Martin House, 12 Room SK-AB
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Heartwood Copper Mansion Martin House with Brown Patina Roof HW-007B
Reg: $479.99
Now: $419.99
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Lonestar Goliad Martin House with Round Entrances, 12 Room SOE-SELSD12R
Reg: $799.99
Now: $714.99
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Heartwood Victorian Martin Mansion, Verdigris Roof HW-033B
Reg: $479.99
Now: $409.99
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Heartwood Victorian Martin Mansion, Shiny Copper Roof, White HW-033A
Reg: $479.99
Now: $409.99
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Heartwood Victorian Martin Mansion, Brown Copper Roof HW-033C
Reg: $479.99
Now: $409.99
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Wing & A Prayer Purple Martin Mansion, Hammered Copper Roof AWP-PMMNSN-H
Reg: $619.99
Now: $479.99
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Wing & A Prayer Purple Martin Mansion, Verdigris Roof AWP-PMMNSN-V
Reg: $619.99
Now: $479.99
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