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How much do bird sitters cost?

TrustedHousesitters blog Author - Sophie Reeve
Sophie Reeve
April 24, 20243 min read
A pet bird stands on a cage.

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 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

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). 

But all of these individual costs go out the window if you get a bird sitter through TrustedHousesitters! For the price of your annual membership fee, you can enjoy unlimited pet care from loving sitters for one whole year – it’s that simple!

Forget the hassle of searching for a bird sitter near you and paying for one-off visits each time you go away. Our sitters come from near and far to take care of your feathered family members right where they belong – in the comfort of their very own homes. That’s right, your beaky buddies will enjoy around-the-clock love and attention from sitters who exchange dedicated pet care for a place to stay, leaving you to fly off without a care in the world! 

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. 

So what are you waiting for? Find out more about how TrustedHousesitters works and get ready to enjoy a whole year of worry-free home and pet care, with no hidden costs. 

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