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Ashley C. says "I have been using Amanda for years and LOVE her service! She is very helpful, is always on time, and my dogs love it when she comes to walk them. I would...
See profilePatti Anne A. says "Liz is wonderful to work with. Our son needed extra help with Algebra and Organization Skills. Liz jumped in and provided high energy, high compassion...
See profileAmanda T. says "Rafaela is fantastic! She's incredibly hardworking, friendly and flexible. She's helped with everything from tidying rooms and laundry to organizing and...
See profileCare Member says "Marissa did an amazing job and was very caring. "
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60 bird sitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.25/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated bird sitters is 5.0
Bird Sitters in Elgin, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed bird sitters
- Ashley C.
- Patti Anne A.
- Amanda T.
A bird sitter can act as a babysitter for your pet bird. They can make sure your bird has enough fresh food and water. They can also play with them and clean their cages. The bird sitter may need to administer medicine if that’s something your bird requires. When hiring a bird sitter near you in Elgin, IL, it’s important you interview them and make sure you’re on the same page about what types of responsibilities you need them to take on.
Hiring a bird sitter near you in Elgin, IL costs an average of $16.25 per hour as of June, 2025. Bird sitter rates will vary depending on where you live, how many birds require care, and the types of services you may need. Bird sitters may also choose to charge a fixed day rate for their services.
You can use Care.com to help you find a bird sitter near you by filtering and sorting local bird sitter profiles by distance from Elgin. You can compare bird sitter options near you by reading about their experience and the types of services they offer. You can even read reviews from other bird owners.
While we strongly recommend you do your own research (such as conducting an independent background check and interviews) before hiring anyone to come into your home to care for your pet birds, we do ask all bird sitters on Care.com to complete a background check called a Care Check. If a provider near you in Elgin, IL completes this background check, there will be a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
You can use Care.com to search for more general pet sitters and bird sitters. You can also look for bird sitters that specialize in certain types of birds such as an exotic bird sitter or parrot sitter. If you own farm animals such as ducks or chickens, you can also look for specialized care. The type of caregivers available in your area can vary near you in Elgin, IL.