Three Chamber Bat House - Premium Black Cedar Bat Box (Black)

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Three-Chamber Black Bat Habitat — Large-Capacity Roost for Cool Climates Handcrafted from premium cedar and finished in black, this three-chamber habitat holds up to 200 bats. The dark finish draws in daytime heat and holds it through the night, which is what a large colony needs in a region with cool evenings. .readmore-section { margin-top: 10px; } .readmore-content { max-height: 100px; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.5s ease; } .readmore-toggle { display: none; } .readmore-toggle:checked ~ .readmore-content { max-height: 2000px; } .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; } Three chambers, up to 200 bats. A colony this size needs depth and choice. Three graduated chambers let bats move between warmer and cooler crevices through the day rather than crowding a single space. Why the black finish. Black absorbs solar heat and releases it slowly after sundown. In cooler regions and at elevation, that retained warmth is often the difference between a roost bats adopt and one they pass over. If your summers run hot, choose the natural cedar finish instead. Rough-sawn throughout. Every interior face is grooved so bats can climb and hang securely. A smooth interior is the single most common reason a habitat stays empty — bats cannot grip it. Built to weather. Solid cedar resists rot without chemical treatment and greys down over the seasons. Ventilation slots stop the chambers from overheating in peak summer and keep them dry year-round. Honest about timing. Bats scout new roosts in spring and are deliberate about it. Some habitats fill in the first season, others take two. Mounting height, sun exposure and distance to water matter more than anything else you control — all three are covered below. Conservation-certified, built to last. Arrives fully assembled with mounting hardware and the Bat Conservation International siting guide. No expertise required. Read More 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.