Alphington, Victoria

About this house sitting position in ALPHINGTON

We have a Californian Bungalow on a 1/4 acre block in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne in a quiet dead end street. Close to public transport, shopping, cafes and restaurants. A popular area in Melbourne, only 9 km from the CBD but close to many bushland parks and waterways. We are looking for a sitter/s to look after our small 3-year-old labradoodle, Yumi, and our 7 chickens. Yumi is used to us being around, so we would prefer someone who spends a lot of time at home she gets the human contact she is used to. Yumi is a smart, affectionate dog but she is a bit reactive, barky when people visit and sometimes a bit aggressive towards other dogs. She is undergoing a training regime and her behaviour is improving and sitters would need to be guided by this. The chickens need feeding, clean water and minimal attention to the coop. We use a deep litter system which means, you just turn over the litter in their sleeping area every couple of days with a stick, 2 minute process, and it self-composts, Also doesn't smell which is good for us and them. We have a big garden, but it is mostly self watering. But pot plants would need watering and small wicking beds filled up once a week, easy to do. We will have a gardener come in once while we are away to do some weeding. Read more...

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