In order to grow one, specific steps should be followed and regular treatment must be applied. Spread over fertilizer into the soil where you wish to plant the gourds. If you want to plant in the garden, half dozen of seeds must be placed. Follow properly all the directions in the seed pack. Subsequently, the gourds should be frequently watered and applied with fertilizer every month. If ever they did, you will lose the bird that your treasure plus all the pleasures that come with it. Hummingbird houses can be made from gourds, milk cartons or boxes. You do not have to build them large. Remember that hummingbirds are not that big. A bird house that is a bit larger than an adult hand would be enough. Most bird houses you can find out there are made of alloys that can't be easily bent and are also rust avoidant. However, durability and dependability is not the only important thing in choosing a decorative bird house. A bird house with a stylish look will be very important too. When you buy a bird or decide to take care of a bird, you don't always have to think of the protection. Get your camera and start taking pictures of bird houses around you. Even if you are not the best photographer around, you can come up with some good shots to compile into an album that you can be proud of. If you check out some works of photo journalist, you will come upon some pictures of bird and bird houses. You can get several other pre-built homes for your feathered friends, some of them are building with plaster, ceramic, plastic and metal. But amongst them, wood is nearly the best alternative to mimic their habitat. There are type of birds that has specific needs and placement. There are single types or group birds that can also affect the needs and design of your ideal bird house. All of other factors play part as well such as placement, portability, bird types, and also feeds. The design of your bird house can differ with specific needs of your pet. Planning ahead can always be satisfying; the efforts you make can make them whole experience worthwhile. Bird house designs are always geared to exact types of birds, keep them in mind firsthand to get the best for your pet.