Twice-Daily Drop-In Care (4 Backyard Chickens)

Sittercity Incorporated; Antelope (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sittercity Incorporated is seeking a reliable pet sitter to care for four backyard hens with quick twice-daily drop-in visits over weekends in October and for future trips.

Morning visits around 7am involve opening the roost, refilling feed and water; afternoon visits around 6pm involve counting, guiding with treats, and securing the coop for the night. A meet-and-greet will be arranged beforehand.

Qualifications

• Comfort around birds and farm animals.
• Reliable and punctual for weekend visits.
• Ability to follow simple care instructions and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Open coop at morning visit, refresh feed and water.
• Count hens and guide to roost in afternoon, provide treats if needed, secure coop at night.

Job description

Looking for a reliable, attentive pet sitter for quick twice-daily drop-in visits for our 4 young backyard hens over a couple weekends in October and future personal trips as well.

Morning Visit (Around 7am)

• Open the roost door to let the girls into their enclosed run; top off the feed crumble and refresh their water.

Afternoon Visit (Around 6pm)

• Count to ensure all 4 hens have tucked themselves into the coop roost, guide them in with treats if they haven't gone to bed yet. Then secure the roost hatch closed for the night.

Ideal for someone comfortable around birds and/or farm animals. Super low-stress, straightforward setup. We will setup a meet/greet walkthrough beforehand!