Bat Box Kit
Bat Box Kit
The Nestbox Company
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- Enjoy assembling your own bat boxes without having to worry about getting the sizes right.
- These bat box kits are ideal for kids (and adults too!).
- Each pack contains all the components you need to make your own bird box (just add hammer and screwdriver).
- All the panels for these bird nesting boxes are pre-cut from FSC certified exterior grade plywood.
- Easy to follow instructions (no experience of DIY required).
What better way to introduce bats to children (and adults!) than building their own bat boxes from a self-assembly kit.
Our bat box kits provide you with pre-cut panels, the nails and screws required and simple to follow instructions.
No sawing required - all you need is a hammer and a screwdriver and you can enjoy building your own bat house.
Natural bat roosts are becoming more scarce as the landscape changes. A bat box can help bats by providing a roost in areas where other sites are lacking. Our bat box kits allow you to provide an ideal roost site for the most common bat in the UK, the Common Pipistrelle bat. Once constructed, each bat box kit will provide a long lasting dry, draught free (very important for bats) roost site.
Bat boxes can be mounted on both buildings and trees. Try to position your box as high as possible in a sheltered, sunny place. Ideally, several boxes should be put up facing in different directions to provide a range of conditions.
Bats need time to find and explore new homes, and it may be several years before boxes have residents – be patient! Droppings on the landing area, and chittering noises from inside on warm afternoons and evenings are signs of occupation.
Specification
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Panels |
FSC Certified Exterior Grade Plywood |
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Sundries |
Nails, screw (hole boxes only), sandpaper, instructions |
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Finish |
Unfinished: You may may like to apply a non-toxic water based stain and preservative after making the box |
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Dimensions |
Overall height: 33cm, Overall width: 16cm, Overall Depth: 9cm (Finished box) |
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Weight |
1.1kg |
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Fixing |
2 fixing holes in top corners of back panel |
Please note that in Britain, all bat species and their roosts are legally protected, by both domestic and international legislation.
For more information, visit Bats and the Law available at bats.co.uk
Downloadable Data Sheets (if applicable)
Downloadable Data Sheets (if applicable)
Product Specific Delivery Details
Product Specific Delivery Details
This product ships direct from our partner, The Nestbox Company. Most products will be made to order.
For single boxes <2kg we tend to use Royal Mail 48hr Tracked service. Most other orders are shipped with DHL with the exception of barn owl boxes. The barn owl boxes are sent with Parcelforce.
For large bulk orders and the large colony bat boxes they will likely be sent on a pallet.
Currently, this item can only be delivered within the UK.
Delivery Costs
Based on the value of The Nestbox Company products to England, Wales, and Scotland
- Up to £0.99: Free Shipping
- From £1.00 to £7.50: £1.50
- From £7.51 to £16.00: £4.50
- From £16.01 to £33.00: £6.50
- From £33.01 to £66.00: £8.50
- From £66.01 to £500.00: £12.50
- From £500.01 upwards: £24.00
For delivery to any other country please contact us to arrange a quote.
In partnership with The Nestbox Company
nature first since 1996
We aim for our boxes to provide the best accommodation for wildlife and our primary concern with all our products is that they should be designed appropriately for their target species.
Our boxes replicate as far as possible the conditions which are found in natural nest and roost sites.
designed by experts
Before we design any box we consider the requirements of the proposed inhabitants through reviews of published studies and consultation with experts in their field.
Combined with our experience of designing and manufacturing boxes and customer feedback we produce what we hope are boxes which offer the best accommodation for wildlife.
During the development of our products we are grateful to have received input of various kinds from many sources including, amongst others, the RSPB, the Barn Owl Trust, the University of Warwick, ZSL London Zoo, Staffordshire University, the Bat Conservation Trust, Aston University, the People's Trust for Endangered Species, Coventry University and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.
made in britain
We started making nest boxes in 1996 based in a shed in Herefordshire. Since then, we’ve grown in size to become one of the largest producers of roost, nest, and wildlife boxes in the UK.
The Nestbox Company is run by father and sons; Peter, Tristan and Damian.
We manufacture our products in our own rural workshops, and combine modern production technology, with traditional hand finishing.
