Find Trusted Bird Sitters Near Me

A bird sitter is essentially a babysitter for your pet bird. If you’re out of town for an extended period of time, you can hire a bird sitter to keep an eye on your birds, play with them, and make sure any pet birds have fresh food and water. They can also clean their cage and make sure they get to spend some time out of their cages safely. You can interview a couple different bird sitters to get an idea of what type of responsibilities they’re willing to take on.

Bird sitters on Care.com charge an average of $16.06 per hour as of February, 2026 at a national level. Actual rates will vary depending on where you live and the specific duties that you need the bird sitter to perform. It’s important to clearly communicate to your bird sitter what you will need them to do during the interview process so that you know your pet bird will be well looked after when you can’t be home.

If you have a pet bird and are going to go on vacation, you can hire someone to look after them. You can hire a more generalized bird sitter or you can even look for sitters who specialize in caring for your type of bird such as a parrot sitter or exotic bird sitter. You can even find a bird sitter for ducks and chickens.

Bird sitters take on the role of caretaker for your pet bird or birds in your absence. They can play with birds, supervise them while they stretch their wings in the house, feed them, and make sure their water and cage is clean. If your bird requires any medication, they can help administer their medication.

Care.com has tons of profiles for bird sitters and pet sitters. You can search Care.com to review profiles for the different bird sitters near you and can choose to contact any caregivers that seem like they may be a good fit. When reviewing bird sitter profiles, you will find a description for each provider sharing details about their experience, the type of pets they can care for, and the services that they can provide.