Two-Chamber Bat House (Black)

About this item

Two-Chamber Black Bat Habitat — Warm Roost for Cool Climates Handcrafted from cedar and finished in black, this two-chamber habitat holds up to 75 bats. The dark finish pulls in daytime heat and holds it after dark, which is what a colony needs where evenings turn cold. Two chambers, 75 bats. Bats roost in tight vertical crevices, not open cavities. Two chambers give a colony the depth it needs and a choice of temperature as the day heats up and cools down. Why the black finish. Black absorbs solar heat and releases it slowly overnight. In cooler regions and at elevation that stored warmth matters more than almost any other design choice. For hot summers, the natural cedar finish reflects heat instead. Rough-sawn interior. Every interior surface is grooved so bats can climb and hang securely. A smooth interior is the most common reason a habitat stays empty — bats cannot grip it. Ventilated and weather-resistant. Ventilation slots keep the chambers from overheating on the hottest days and stop damp collecting. Solid cedar resists rot without chemical treatment. Honest about timing. Bats scout new roosts in spring and are deliberate about it. Some fill in the first season, others take two. Height, sun exposure and distance to water matter most — all three are covered below. Handcrafted cedar, built to last. Arrives fully assembled with mounting hardware and the Bat Conservation International siting guide. No expertise required. Read More Read Less /* Hide checkbox completely */ .readmore-toggle { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; } /* Collapsed content */ .readmore-content { max-height: 100px; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.5s ease; } .readmore-toggle:checked ~ .readmore-content { max-height: 2000px; } /* Button styling */ .readmore-label { display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; color: #000; border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 5px; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s ease; } .readmore-label:hover { background: #000; color: #fff; } /* Swap Read More / Read Less text */ .less-text { display: none; } .readmore-toggle:checked ~ .readmore-label .more-text { display: none; } .readmore-toggle:checked ~ .readmore-label .less-text { display: inline; } Mounting your bat house Height: 12–20 ft above the ground — about 15 ft is the usual target. 10 ft is the minimum. Direction: facing south or south-east, for 6–8 hours of direct sun. Mount to: a pole, or high on a wall or barn. Never the trunk of a shade tree. Clearance: keep branches, wires and other predator perches 20–25 ft away. Water: within about a quarter mile of a stream, pond or lake if you can. Pole length is not mounting height. A pole needs to be 16 ft or longer, because roughly 3 ft of it goes in the ground. Full instructions are in the Bat Conservation International guide included with your bat house.