batling

noun

1. A young, small, or baby bat.

   “When the batling was eight days old he fell, fluttering.”

   “His flexible wings, wrapped round him, serve him as bed-clothes, and his mate carries the batling clinging to her breast even when she flies out to forage.”

   ““Now if you don't mind; I have some 'batlings' to feed, if you catch my drift.” He smiled, nodding a subtle goodbye before turning towards the open window.”