How much do bird sitters cost?

Our feathered friends might not be the easiest travel companions, but that doesn’t mean pet parents have to keep their own wings clipped (get it?). In fact, there’s a whole flock of pet care options for when you have to go away, from local bird boarding facilities to trusty in-home bird sitters, and even that friendly neighbor who’s always ready to lend a hand!

But before you spread your wings and fly off into the sunset, wouldn’t you like to explore some bird ownership advice and know how much it will cost to keep your birds happy and healthy at home? Read on to get the lowdown on “How much do bird sitters cost?”.

How much do bird sitters cost?

Generally speaking, you can expect to pay around $15 per visit for a bird sitter in the US, and in the UK you may pay as little as £5. Here’s the average price for bird sitting in each country:

United States

• $10-15 per hour/visit
• $20-30 per day
• $40-75 a night
  

United Kingdom

• £5-15 per hour/visit
• £15-40 per day
• £20-40 a night

Find out how much your current pet care is costing you

To find out how much your current pet care is costing you - based on the pets you have and how long you tend to go away for - check out our free pet care calculator. 

There, you can get a clear figure on how much you’re likely to spend over the next year if you keep making the same decisions about your pet care.

However, bird care rates can depend on many factors, including:

• The number of visits and how long for.
• The level of care your feathered family members need.
• Whether your birds need medication or any other special treatment.
• The number of birds you have.
• How much experience your sitter has.
• Your location. 
• The dates you’re away (often, pet sitters charge extra during the holidays). 

Alternatives to paid bird sitters

Have you heard about our membership plans here at TrustedHousesitters? Along with a range of membership benefits like our Home and Contents Plan (available with Standard and Premium plans), pet parents get access to connect with verified bird sitters perfect for their home and winged family members. In fact, nothing is exchanged between pet parents and sitters but loving pet care and a place to stay on sitter travels. To learn more about how it works, click below.

What does a bird sitter do?

Now you know the answer to “How much does bird sitting cost?”, but what are the ins and outs of opting for this kind of pet care? Well, depending on the type of bird sitter you get, their responsibilities can range from the basics – like topping up food and water dishes – to more hands-on tasks such as giving medication, sprucing up their cages, and ensuring your birdies have plenty of time to socialize. A TrustedHousesitters bird sitter will have more time to play with your feathered family members, and they’ll also be there to keep an eagle eye on their health and well-being.