Gourds make birdhouses with a natural interior.
Birds enjoy gourds for a birdhouse because they are all-natural on the inside. A gourd birdhouse has an earthy smell and is spongy on the interior even when dry to encourage nesting. Gourds for birdhouses need to be completely dry and thoroughly clean so that no mold or mildew can grow on them and make them rot.
Instructions
1. Mix a solution of 50 percent vinegar and 50 percent water in a bucket. Place the gourd into a nylon stocking along with a brick or heavy rock. Tie the top of the stocking in a knot and place the stocking into the solution. Let the gourd soak in the solution for one hour. Remove the gourd from the solution.
2. Dip a nylon bristle scrub brush into the mixture and scrub the gourd to remove all debris. Start at the top of the gourd and brush it thoroughly all around. Re-dip the brush in the solution often to keep the gourd wet when scrubbing it. Clean the entire gourd from top to bottom.
3. Let the gourd dry entirely in a sunny warm area. Turn the gourd over every two to three hours so that all surfaces are completely dry. It usually takes 24 hours for a gourd to dry completely.
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