Bird house gourds

Gourds are like pumpkins, except instead of carving them and letting them rot, you let them dry out before you work with them, and they will last for many years. Gourds work well for many craft projects thanks to the unique shapes of their different varieties, but it is best to start with something simple.

Maybe you’ve seen or heard of a gourd house, and it piqued your curiosity. What is a gourd house? What type of birds will a gourd house attract? Why would some birds prefer a gourd house over a traditional bird house? Let’s discuss all things gourd houses. #BirdHouses #GourdHouses #PurpleMartins #MartinHouses

Learn how to properly dry gourds and create beautiful birdhouses with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips and tricks for selecting, cleaning and preserving gourds for your next project. Start crafting your perfect birdhouse today!

Gourd birdhouse with bee and honeycomb

As a kid, I always loved carving jack o’ lanterns for Halloween. We’d go to a pumpkin patch and spend an hour looking at every angle of every pumpkin until I found one that looked like …

My UP inspired gourd birdhouse

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A friend, Lauri Orsino, gave Diana several decorative gourds so she decided to be creative. The first gourd had a couple of sections cut from it, creating a bird feeder. Several holes were drille…

How to Make a Beautiful Gourd Birdhouse Every morning I wake up at 7 AM and drink a cup of black coffee. I sit in my recliner with my feet up and watch the birds play in my red gourd birdhouse as the sun rises behind them. I tap dance to my chair each morning with excitement wondering what my ... Read More

Slvester birdhouse made from bottleneck gourd from Kentucky!

Check out this gourd bird feeder! Learn how to make a gourd birdhouse and bird feeder with the kids to feed the birds.

Assorted Gourd Birdhouses

The birdhouse hole size chart below is meant to be a general guideline of how each species of bird prefer their home. Individual birds may use an entrance hole slightly smaller or larger than the size listed. Buy the next size up if you don’t see one that matches exactly. All of the birds listed below are cavity nesting birds ... Read More

This fun birdhouse DIY is made using dried gourds and includes detailed instructions from growing them to painting them!

It's a perfect gourd decor idea for the garden, backyard or kitchen. And the more chickens, the more colorful and cheerful your home looks!