smt Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Hello, we are considering installing a bathhouse in the rear of our yard. Any thoughts on whether or not this is a good idea, given bat guano will inevitably fall on the ground around the pole. Our Bette loves to eat anything exotic. Not sure if this would be the equivalent of having lots of birds around who poop in yards, or if there is something more to be concerned about re: the guano. Ideally we would like a large colony (250+), but may opt for a smaller house to attract a smaller colony. There are tons of bats in our neighborhood and we would love to offer them a home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Can you put the bathouse just outside the fenced yard? Bats will still fly through your backyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smt Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 We are talking to batman (yes, there is a man in our neighborhood who removes bats from houses and installs bat houses) to see if this will be an option. The bat house has to be more than 20 feet away from the closest trees bc of predators, and I am not sure our unfenced area will meet that requirement. I hope it will, bc that would be my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 it takes years for bats to inhabit a man made bat house. from what i have read they often like houses attached to your house- no thanks- i already had bats in my covered walkway entrance to the garage. my dogs never looked at the bat guano when they were active. it's great garden fertilizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I keep reading the title of this post as 'bath house' and wondering if the concern is the hound being bothered by naked people traipsing through the yard. Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Jerilyn said: I keep reading the title of this post as 'bath house' and wondering if the concern is the hound being bothered by naked people traipsing through the yard. I am glad I am not the only one who keeps seeing bath house Even though I know better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 That is exactly why I read it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Jerilyn said: I keep reading the title of this post as 'bath house' and wondering if the concern is the hound being bothered by naked people traipsing through the yard. Same! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 4 hours ago, ramonaghan said: Same! Here too! Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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