Build Your Own Bird House
Create a cute little home for nuthatches, bluebirds, chickadees, tufted titmouses or downy woodpeckers with a gourd and a few easy steps
Submitted by Christina Mello, mom of Harry, 9, and Taylor, 7, Ottawa
materials
- Gourd or dried out squash
- Drill
- Fork
- Braided yarn or rope
- Paint
- Varnish or shellac, optional
instructions
1 Drill a 1½” hole in the fullest part of a gourd or dried squash, watching for dust. Drill three holes (about ¼”) — two through the top and one through the base — to let air in and water out. (If you’re like us and not the DIY sort, ask your local hardware shop to do it.)
2 With a fork, pull out dried flesh from interior, reserving seeds for a spring planting activity.
3 Thread braided yarn or rope through top holes.
4 Wipe clean and paint. (Optional: Add a coat of varnish or shellac, to keep it in tip-top shape for longer.)
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