About Chipper Chicken

My name is Marta and it's great to meet you! Thank you so much for stopping in to my site. I specialize in at-home animal care and house sitting for you when you need to leave for any reason, whether its a one time stop in or care for several weeks. I have cared for all kinds of animals for my entire life. My current personal crew is quite a zoo of cats, a dog, saltwater and freshwater aquariums, and reptiles including an adult green iguana and boa constrictors. My true passion in life is animals and I love to learn and care for them, no matter the species of your pet. Outside of my personal pets, I have cared for many pets of friends, neighbors, and new clients ranging from traditional to exotics. I managed a very busy dog daycare for over five years and have worked for an esteemed saltwater aquarium store for almost two years. 

 

Why Chipper Chicken? Chickens are my absolute favorite! I could tell you entirely too many facts about chickens. They are so much fun and much more intelligent than people generally think. They also embody everything I try to emulate with my business. They wake up with the sun, happy and ready to go about the day, which is exactly the attitude I try to keep. No matter the time or the job, I will be there happy and ready to help. They keep a steady schedule and pattern, just as I strive to always be punctual and predictable so you can rely on me and know that I'll follow through with what we've agreed. Lastly, they are very communicative creatures just as I do my best to communicate as much as possible with the families I work with as I care for their homes and pets.

 

I understand the uncertainty that comes with allowing strangers to care for your family and allowing them into your home when you aren't there. It can be really scary! I greatly appreciate the trust and faith that comes with each job I take and would never disrespect you or your house in such a manner. You also never have to worry about an unexpected event making your animals stranded. Both my fiance and my brother know all of my jobs. This way, in the rare event I am unable to make it, they will fill in and make sure everyone is taken care of to the highest standards. With Chipper Chicken, you don't get just me but a team of people to watch over your critters and belongings.

 

 

 

Rates

 

Pet Sitting

Starting at $18 per visit, increases depending on number of animals, intricacy of care and distance traveled.

 

No limit to the number of animals or needed care. I have experience with special needs animals requiring extra attention, any types of medications (injection will require a demonstration with you), and complicated diets.

 

Aquarium Servicing

Service includes:

  • water change

  • topping off if needed for saltwater

  • equipment inspection

  • filter media change

  • livestock inspection

  • water testing with strip

 

Weekly service starts at $59 per visit depending on size of tank.

 

Bi-weekly service starts at $79 per visit depending on size of tank. Supplemental care from you is highly recommended with bi-weekly service.

 

Personal shopping for supplies and livestock can be added to the next scheduled visit for $15 per store visit plus cost of purchase. 

 

Unscheduled emergency visits will cost the regularly scheduled fee plus 15% of total visit cost (fee+supplies).