One seed.
One dead songbird.

Name: S&K Multi Gourd Rack for 12 Gourds
Brand: S&K Manufacturing
SKU: SK-MGR12-19
Price: 117.99 USD
Availability: InStock

A single seed coated in farm pesticide carries enough poison to kill a bird the size of a blue jay. Here is what happens next, in pictures.

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01 A songbird is killed

Killed outright

One coated seed is a lethal dose

Seeds it takes to kill one bird

02 A songbird is killed

Killed outright

One coated seed is a lethal dose

Seeds it takes to kill one bird

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S&K Multi Gourd Rack for 12 Gourds

$117.99

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Provide a sleek and expansive showcase for your martin gourds and upgrade your birding station with the S&K Multi Gourd Rack for 12 Gourds.

Expansive rack allows you to hang up to 12 gourds at once, creating a comprehensive martin haven in your yard.
Lightweight, aluminum support sleeve slides easily up and down your existing 1.9" outer diameter pole with a pulley system (not included).
Quadrant of arms on the gourd rack can each accommodate 3 gourds at once, letting you create a bustling martin haven.
This rack is held in place by the pole's pulley system, letting you control the height of your robust gourd station.
Included hardware makes installation a simple process as you create your backyard martin hotspot.
Appealing silver tone of the rack provides a clean and convenient accessory in your bird garden.
Assembly required.

Note: This description refers only to the S&K Multi Gourd Rack for 12 Gourds. The gourds and pole shown are not included.

Capacity: 12 gourds (not included)
Dimensions: 80"L x 80"W x 21"H
Mounting: connect to existing 1.9" O.D. pole with pulley system
Construction: aluminum, plastic

RETURNS

We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To start a return, you can contact us at hello@flyingcolors.co. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

We will deduct the cost of return shipping from your refund amount, and then credit the remaining balance back to your payment method.

Questions? Contact us: hello@flyingcolors.co.