Every Welburn Gourd is naturally grown, making each one unique. We grade our gourds based on structural integrity and workable surface. Not shell color.
Premium Quality
- 90–99.5% workable surface
- Minimal natural growing characteristics
- Little preparation required
Standard Quality
- More natural character
- Same sturdy shells
- Great for artists comfortable with a little extra prep
Orders are processed within 5-7 business days before shipping.
We ship orders Tuesday through Friday only. Orders are not shipped on weekends or holidays.
Gourd orders are carefully hand-selected, cleaned, and packed to ensure you receive the best quality possible.
You'll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information as soon as your order is on its way.
Cottage-Style Gourd Birdhouses
Shown above, Box of 6 Cottage-Style Birdhouses 5-6.9" in diameter
Shown left, a 5-5.9" diameter gourd, right, a 6-6.9" diameter gourd
Did you know there are over 50 species of birds in North America that will nest in gourds? But not just any gourd. Each bird has its own requirement for entrance hole size and gourd size. The following chart provides a list of birds and their preferred gourd size.
It is highly recommended to make your birdhouse using an organically grown gourd. Gourds grown using pesticides and chemicals can actually absorb those chemicals into the gourd wall and cause damage to birds. Welburn Gourd Farm grows all their gourds organically.
In the chart on right, gourd size is listed by the diameter (in inches), which is the distance straight across at the widest point of the gourd (not the circumference, which is the distance all the way around the gourd).
Our Box of 6 Birdhouse Gourds are 5-6.9 inches in diameter. Our Birdhouse gourds are pre-drilled, with a cord for hanging already threaded and installed.
Pictured above lovely 'Cottage-Style' Birdhouse gourds by Alicia Thomas!
Colorful birdhouse by Kathleen Walden!
Lovely painted birdhouse by Joni Hasselbach!
Adorable cactus birdhouse gourd by Sammie Crawford!
Concerned about rain water getting into your birdhouse?
Create a cool overhang like this birdhouse below using a piece from a smaller gourd! (Birdhouse by Jan Gowen. Be sure to check out her tutorial here!)
To make the overhang for the door shown in Jan Gowen's birdhouse, we recommend the box of Jewelry gourds, large size, 1.5"-1.9".
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