Petsitting a bird Dec 22-Jan 5?

Hey r/Paris,

I'm looking for someone to watch my bird for two weeks while I'm back home in the US. I will be gone Dec 20 - Jan 5.

She is a cockatiel [en] [fr], a small parrot. She is affectionate, but very shy and doesn't bite. I'd prefer for her to be in a home without cats or dogs. She must be in a home without other birds so that I can bring her back to the US when I leave France.

She is happier out of her cage, but she can stay in for most of the day if you're not comfortable with that. She will always be excited to see you when you come home. I'd like a petsitter to spend at least 15 or 20 minutes interacting with her each day -- petting her, talking to her. The rest of the time she will be happy to sit on your shoulder or on top of her cage. She needs to be covered each night.

You can have her in your apartment or visit mine every day / every other day. I live in the south of the 7th.

I'll provide you with enough food for two weeks. You'll just need to give her food at least every other day, change the water in her water bottle every few days, and change the bedding on the bottom of her cage once.

I'll pay you for watching her. We can discuss prices privately.

Requirements:

• Cannot be mixed with other birds
• Must be covered each night (or partly covered, if you won't be home one night)
• Non-smoking
• Understand English well so I can explain safety stuff.

Requests:

• No cats/dogs
• You've had a bird before or cared for one before.
• Be ok with a pet that can (and will!) fly