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Bat Boxes (for REPs)

  • 30-01-2009 12:08pm
    #1
    Mr. Pseudonym
    Closed Accounts Posts: 42 ✭


    Hi Folks,

    I need to put up a few bat boxes as part of my REPs 4 Plan.

    I was wondering has anyone sourced and purchased bat boxes in ROI?

    I have done a good bit of googling and can only see them for sale in the UK. Even Teagasc & the Bat Conservation of Ireland both have links to sites in the UK.

    Given the current economic climate I'd prefer to shop local.


    Regards and thanks...


Comments

  • #2
    snowman707
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭snowman707


    my son made up ours, & also done some for the neighbours as a nixer, hasn't much time at present, as he is studying for his Leaving next june, and helping me with the lambing in his free time


    you would run them yourself for few euro.


  • #3
    leg wax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭leg wax


    just looked them up in argos on the net, 2 bat boxs for 22.45euros;)


  • #4
    Oldtree
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,109 ✭✭✭Oldtree


    Have a look at this page for links to many designs of batboxes to diy:

    the attached diy pdf is from this page, and they suggest the use of cedar. I think that ordinary deal could be used instead of ceder, but I am unsure if it is appropiate to used tanalised wood.

    http://www.eparks.org/wildlife_protection/wildlife_facts/bats/bat_house.asp


  • #5
    Mr. Pseudonym
    Closed Accounts Posts: 42 ✭Mr. Pseudonym


    Folks,

    Thanks for your replies to this. I'll have to get out some wood and a tenon saw... you never know I might set up a little cottage industry myself ;)


  • #6
    fastrac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 721 ✭✭✭fastrac


    ALDI have them for sale this Sunday around 9 yoyo


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  • #7
    Mr. Pseudonym
    Closed Accounts Posts: 42 ✭Mr. Pseudonym


    Thanks fastrac, I have just seen them on their website and look ideal.

    (feckin' German multinational ruining my cottage industry idea :o)


  • #8
    emmaC2009
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭emmaC2009


    hi,
    my dad is making them bird boxes and bat boxes for REPS and is selling them locally at a reasonable price. email me if interested emmacorrigan1@hotmail.com


  • #9
    Padraig D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Padraig D


    The Transition Year students in Moyne Community School, Co. Longford are manufacturing nesting boxes for the REPS 4 scheme. These boxes featured recently in the Farmers Journal are made from 15mm pressure treated timber with a slate roof. They are selling to farmers in bundles of 8 for €80. One euro from each box is being donated to Crumlin Children's Hospital. We have employed the service of a courrier and can deliver to anywhere in Ireland. We won't be beaten on price or quality! Email me dohertypadraig@gmail.com or contact the school (049) 4335114.


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