[Nfb-krafters-korner] Gourd Bird Houses

Fri Jun 22 18:11:57 UTC 2018

When they dry, some have just a little left inside.  You have to scoop out others. Sometimes the seeds are so dry they actually rattle. Those would just shake out if there is a hole. I think I planted four different varieties, but it is hard for me to tell which is which.  Now most of them are various shades of brown.  I am not going to try to paint or burn designs on them, but might try laquer or dipping in color. I think I will also try making some handles for hanging.  I have seen lots of different edges aroundthe top when it is opened like a bowl. I have also seen groups of gourds assembled together in different shapes, but don't think I am going to try that.   
Ramona 
Ramona   

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How do you make the gourd hollow?  Do you scoop out the pulp?  I remember seeing those bird houses at Christmas bazaars and shows, and if I remember right, the hole is on the largest part.  I think it’s fun to have plants we can use for making things other than for food and beauty.

> On Jun 22, 2018, at 7:59 AM, Tracy Carcione via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Ramona.
> What kind of gourds do you have?  Flowerpot containers sound neat.
> Have you seen or grown the gourds that are like snakes?  They look 
> interesting.
> So many cool things to grow, so little space.
> Tracy
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> Gourds are shaped differently.  All have a small end, but not all have 
> a neck and a head.  I am hoping to make containers for flower pots and 
> nicknacks.  All I need is time, maybe August.
> Ramona
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> The hole goes in the neck?  The neck is the thinnest part.  I wouldn't 
> think a bird could squeeze through the constriction.  How about the 
> head of the gourd, if you think of it as having a big belly, a thinner 
> neck, and a little head?
> Tracy
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> I would suggest a hole saw.  The paddle bit is less expensive so is 
> often recommended.
> 
> A whole saw is a cup shaped saw blade, used to cut the holes to make 
> for door knobs and things like that.  It is used by attaching it to a 
> drill as well.
> 
> Being that the whole saw is something where pressure is applied 
> equally around the perimeter of the entire whole you may have better 
> luck keeping it put.
> 
> The other idea I would suggest is to start a pilot whole and then use 
> either the hole saw or the paddle saw.  This will get the tip of the 
> paddle saw into the gourd a bit and steady it a bit, and maybe that 
> way you'll have more luck.
> 
> Depending on what species of bird you're trying to house depends on 
> what size hole you put in your bird house.
> For a Wren the hole size is 1 1/4 inches.
> 
> The proper size hole for a Purple Martin is: 1 7/8 or 2 inches.
> 
> 
> Also it is important to know that the whole in a gourd bird house 
> belongs up on the neck of the gourd not on the belly.
> 
> Dixie
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> I have grown birdhouse gourds a few times.  Those are the big, 
> bottle-shaped guys.
> I bought a paddle drill bit that the guy at the hardware store said 
> was the right thing to cut a bird hole, but it went wild when I tried 
> to use it and tore my gourd to bits.  Clearly not the tool for me.  
> I'd be interested to hear about what are the tools others have used to 
> cut a decent hole in a gourd.
> Tracy
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