PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Bird Care cost in Ireland
€12–€35 per visit. Typically €20.
A bird care in Ireland costs €12–€35 per visit, typically around €20. The price is set by number/type of birds, cage cleaning included and company/handling.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does bird care cost in Ireland?
| Low end | €12 | a simple job, off-peak, outside the cities |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | €20 | what most people pay |
| High end | €35 | the biggest jobs, short notice, Dublin |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the dog walkers, sitters, groomers and pet businesses near you.
What moves the price
- Species of the bird — larger parrots need more handling, feeding and cage cleaning than small finches or budgies.
- Complexity of care required — birds on medication or special diets need extra time and careful handling.
- Frequency of visits — it is one of the first things a bird carer will ask about.
- Cage cleaning included — a full cage clean adds time to a bird care visit beyond feeding and fresh water.
Pets and related products including veterinary and other services for pets prices in Ireland are up 30% over five years (CSO Consumer Price Index, Pets and related products including veterinary and other services for pets, to 2025 December). Five years ago a typical bird care would have cost about €15 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: CSO CPM18, CPM12 →
WHAT YOU GET
What a bird care visit includes
Takes: A typical bird care visit usually lasts between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the services requested..
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common bird care jobs
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How to pay less
- Booking a single longer bird care visit each day, rather than several short ones, can cut the total cost.
- Having the bird's food and cage bedding ready means the bird carer spends less of the visit preparing.
- Using toys, perches and cleaning supplies you already own saves buying extra for the bird care visits.
- Booking regular bird care visits rather than one-off emergency visits may lower the price per visit.
- It can help to combine feeding and cage cleaning in one visit rather than booking them separately.
Before you book
- Access to the bird's cage and living area.
- Details about the bird's diet and any special needs.
- You can ask the bird carer about experience with your species, such as parrots, canaries or finches.
- Tell the bird carer how your bird reacts to strangers and whether it can be let out of its cage.
- Leave the vet's details and note any signs of illness the bird carer could look out for.
- Agree the visit times and how many visits a day, so feeding stays on the bird's usual routine.
- You can ask whether the bird carer has training or experience with birds, and how they handle them calmly to avoid stress.
Bird Care cost: questions people ask
The cost of bird care services can vary based on the type of services provided, the species of the bird, and the duration of care required. specialised care for exotic birds may also incur higher costs due to their specific needs.
A typical bird care visit usually lasts between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the services requested. More extensive care, such as health monitoring or cage cleaning, may take longer.
While general pet care providers can assist with basic bird care, a qualified avian specialist is recommended for health assessments or specific medical needs. This ensures your bird receives knowledgeable and appropriate care.
Emergency bird care services may be available depending on the provider. It’s advisable to check with local services for their availability and response times for urgent situations.
Yes, many bird care providers offer package deals for multiple services, such as feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring. Booking multiple services can often lead to cost savings.
Services such as veterinary medical procedures, grooming outside of basic cleaning, or long-term boarding are generally out of scope for standard bird care. It's important to clarify with your provider what services are included.
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