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26-08-2010, 06:48 PM
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| | | Any Bat Carer's in the house?
Hi All,
I volunteer for the BCT out of hours helpline and considering becoming a carer next year. I was wondering if there was any other carer's out there who would be willing to give me some advice and a few tips 
Thanks x |
26-08-2010, 07:21 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Weardale, Co Durham
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| | | Re: Any Bat Carer's in the house?
yes I take in bats refered to me by BCT. Its not the easiest job in the world. Most bats are highly stressed, dehydrated and underweight when they come into care. If you can rehydrate them and then encourage them to eat, you stand a chance - especially if your set-up for them is well thought out.
They need a quiet, calm and not-too-light environment. Minimum handling is an absolute priority, so if you need to hold them in order to feed them, do it with as little fuss as possible - and remember to wear gloves (BCT Guidelines, as you will know).
Keep a stock of very small live-food (eg. micro crickets), as well as freeze-dried mealworms, which can be ground up and made into a paste with water for emergencies.
May I also suggest that you brief your vet that you will be taking injured and/or grounded bats in, as it is quite a specialist area, and they may need to read up on antibiotics suitable for bats (etc).
Hope this helps.
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27-08-2010, 06:31 PM
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| | | Re: Any Bat Carer's in the house?
Quote:
Originally Posted by citychick  Hi All,
I volunteer for the BCT out of hours helpline and considering becoming a carer next year. I was wondering if there was any other carer's out there who would be willing to give me some advice and a few tips
Thanks x | Hello, I take in bats. Farplace has the info, but you will need to be vaccinated
and make sure you get follow up boosters. Contact the Bat Care Trust for info.
I will pm you extra info
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01-09-2010, 02:18 PM
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| | | Re: Any Bat Carer's in the house?
I have a friend who is a licenced bat worker and also a carer.
You need to be able to take them with you to work if they need constant attention or feeding (I know he does).
He had to have a rabies vaccination. I believe the Bat Conservation Trust will pay for this if the doctor charges you.
I suggest you speak to other carers in your bat group as they will be able to pass on advice.
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