Some species of birds have declined in numbers by over 90 percent in the last 60 years. The lack of proper nesting areas is currently one of the biggest problems they face. You can help!

When you make you own gourd birdhouses not only do you get lovely artwork for your yard, you also provide birds in need with a safe place to raise their young.

Did you know there are dozens of species of birds in North America that will nest in gourds?

A gourd provides the perfect nesting cavity for many types of birds, including swallows, wrens, purple martins, bluebirds, woodpeckers, nuthatches, and chickadees.

It has been shown birds are more likely to inhabit a real gourd rather than a plastic, wooden or aluminum birdhouse. It is highly recommended that you make your birdhouse from an organically grown gourd.

Gourds grown using pesticides and chemicals can actually absorb those chemicals into the gourd wall and potentially cause harm to the birds that nest in them.

The Welburn Gourd Farm grows all their gourds organically and uses no harmful pesticides or fertilizers, so you can be sure you and your birds will have a safe gourd experience.

In addition, gourds are naturally temperature controlled so the inside stays warmer in cool weather and cooler in hot weather, which may be why birds prefer them over man-made birdhouses.

Now is the perfect time to create your gourd birdhouses so they'll be ready for nesting season....and when you order a box of Craft-Ready Birdhouse Gourds now, you'll also receive the DVD, "Fun and Easy Gourd Birdhouses," with Mary Gehley, as a FREE Gift! A $9.95 value!

The box of 'Birdhouse Gourds' gives you great-shaped gourds
that are the perfect size for making functional birdhouses!

Two Boxes of Craft-Ready Birdhouse Gourds to Choose From:

1) 3 Craft-Ready Birdhouse Gourds 7"- 8" in diameter, plus FREE DVD! $47.85, just $36.95
2) 6 Craft-Ready Birdhouse Gourds 7"- 8" in diameter, plus FREE DVD! $85.73, just $59.95

Each Birdhouse Gourd is 7 to 8 inches in diameter and comes with the entry hole pre-drilled, has a hanging cord already pre-strung, and the outside is completely cleaned and ready to craft (it is good to leave some of the material inside the gourd so the birds can use for nesting).