{"product_id":"single-chamber-bat-house","title":"Single Chamber Bat House (Cedar)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSingle-Chamber Cedar Bat Habitat — Compact Roost, 50 Bats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from cedar, this single-chamber habitat holds up to 50 bats in a slim profile that fits a wall, a shed side or a pole in a smaller garden. It is the most straightforward way to put a working roost up this season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"readmore-section\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hidden toggle --\u003e \u003cinput class=\"readmore-toggle\" id=\"pdp-readmore-single-cedar\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"readmore-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne chamber, up to 50 bats.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single deep crevice suits a starting colony. Bats pack tightly, so a compact habitat supports far more animals than its footprint suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlim by design.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow profile mounts where a multi-chamber habitat will not fit — a fence post, a garage wall, the side of a shed. Natural cedar reflects heat, which suits warmer regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRough-sawn interior.\u003c\/strong\u003e The interior face 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonest about timing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bats scout new roosts in spring. Some habitats fill in year one, others in year two, and siting matters more than size — the guidance below covers height, sun and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted cedar, built to last.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives fully assembled with mounting hardware and the Bat Conservation International siting guide. No expertise required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"readmore-label\" for=\"pdp-readmore-single-cedar\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"more-text\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"less-text\"\u003eRead Less\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* Hide checkbox completely *\/\n.readmore-toggle {\n  position: absolute;\n  opacity: 0;\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\/* Collapsed content *\/\n.readmore-content {\n  max-height: 100px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  transition: max-height 0.5s ease;\n}\n.readmore-toggle:checked ~ .readmore-content {\n  max-height: 2000px;\n}\n\n\/* Button styling *\/\n.readmore-label {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin-top: 10px;\n  color: #000;\n  border: 1px solid #ccc;\n  padding: 6px 12px;\n  border-radius: 5px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: all 0.3s ease;\n}\n.readmore-label:hover {\n  background: #000;\n  color: #fff;\n}\n\n\/* Swap Read More \/ Read Less text *\/\n.less-text {\n  display: none;\n}\n.readmore-toggle:checked ~ .readmore-label .more-text {\n  display: none;\n}\n.readmore-toggle:checked ~ .readmore-label .less-text {\n  display: inline;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wy-mounting\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting your bat house\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–20 ft above the ground — about 15 ft is the usual target. 10 ft is the minimum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirection:\u003c\/strong\u003e facing south or south-east, for 6–8 hours of direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount to a wall or building, not a pole.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bat Conservation International advises against pole-mounting single-chamber houses — smaller houses hold a steady temperature less well, and poles are for multi-chamber houses. \u003cstrong\u003eNever the trunk of a shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep branches, wires and other predator perches 20–25 ft away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e within about a quarter mile of a stream, pond or lake if you can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull instructions are in the Bat Conservation International guide included with your bat house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WildYard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46483946570069,"sku":"EB-BB-010","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/0447\/2339\/files\/wy-single-chamber-bat-house.webp?v=1791910487","url":"https:\/\/www.bigbatbox.com\/products\/single-chamber-bat-house","provider":"Big Bat Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}