Multipurpose pole/rack setup - need feedback

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MNguy
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Martin Colony History: 2014 - first year, zero activity
2015 - Nothing
2016 - SY male visited and stayed a few weeks, unable to attract a mate
2017 - SY pair arrived June 6 - 3 eggs laid, 2 hatched, 1 fledged.
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Hi All,

Upgraded to a multipurpose pole and hub over the winter and will be installing things once the ground thaws here. Quick question - would it be a bad idea to mount a house (Watersedge 2 story) on one side of the hub and a feeding tray on the other side? I'll have the four gourds underneath.

Good idea? Bad idea? Thoughts?

Thanks
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daveh
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Location: Kingsville Mo.

I have a multipurpose pole and I don't think there would be any problem. If the hub wanted to stick you could add a little weight next to the feeding tray to balance out the hub.

Dave
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rrmartins
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Peel and stick wheel weights from any tire shop will make it easy to balance out. You can cut them any length you want for the amount of weight you need. They probably just let you have a stick of them. We use them on RC planes to get the center of gravity right. Good luck!!!
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