Feb 15-21, Chickens, Rural UT, Near Hot Springs

About this assignment

MUST HAVE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION.
*Easy gig 1 week February 15-21, 2026*

Quiet household in RURAL Northern Utah needing water the plants, mind the chickens and house. One person or an established couple (not just friends) that is/are experienced with great testimonials. Non-smoking household. There have been cats and dogs in this house, but none currently.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Water plants, check feed-water of chickens, gather eggs each day, keep home secure and clean. The chickens have an automatic door that opens into a secure chicken run, a heated waterer, and an automatic feeder. In good weather, they are accustomed to free-ranging each day in a fully fenced yard and will return to the run on their own or with some treats. They will be fine for a couple days if you plan an overnight trip. There are 5 chickens in total. One IS a rooster and has had me (female) as his keeper since day 1, but I have had a male sitter that did well offering treats liberally. An experienced chicken keeper is preferred just in case. The inside of the coop has an easy clean shelf to remove their poo often and is shown in the photos from when the chicks moved in. Completely clean out the floor each week and spread new shavings takes 10 minutes.Winter may include shovelling snow once or twice a month and takes me 3 slow hours. Usually it just melts off. The ability to lift up to 25 lbs to carry feed or shovel snow is needed.

What are the good features of the property and location

Lots of outdoor recreation in area and 1/2 mile to Hot Springs. Ski Resorts 1 to 2 hours away are: Snowbasin, Park City Mountain, Alta, Brighton, Snowbird. This property is my dream home. It is a 2018 built home with 4 br and 3.5 baths with everything maintained and in working order. You will have garage parking for 1 vehicle. You will have the Mother-in-Law area with a full-size bed, kitchen and laundry, and cozy living room with gas fireplace. There is a sauna, home gym with treadmill. Yoga mat and foam roller. The jacuzzi is in the backyard and is newer and easy to care for weekly if you want to use it (or else I'll need to drain it). The best part is, 1/2 mile down the road is Crystal Hot Springs, a natural hot springs that boasts superb mineral qualities. (crystalhotsprings.net). Grocery stores and restaurants are in Brigham City which is 10 miles to the South. The movie theatre is in Perry, approx 15 miles to the South. I can arrange for cable at an extra cost, but there is antenna tv, Netflix, and WIFI. (WIFI has been very reliable for me.) Airports are Ogden (30 min away) or SLC (1 hr away). This is a RURAL town and very quiet. There will be roosters crowing in the morning and horses, sheep, goats to see in the neighbors yards. A train will be heard each day as it travels through town and is visible from the back deck. Guests have NOT heard the train from the guest bedroom. The area has lots of hiking, cycling, boating opportunities. Willard Bay is not far away for a sunset view over the Great Salt Lake. There is abundant outdoor recreation opportunities with hiking and cycling. Crystal Hot Springs sells punch passes at a reasonable cost and is open year-round. Emergency services/rural hospital is 10 miles away. 911 service goes to the County Sheriff. Great neighbors. Noise ordinance for town.

Some flexibility is available to overlap my our mutual departure/arrival dates as the entire basement is a separate living quarters.

This is basically a very 'easy gig' with free fresh eggs. I will be marketing the house for sale, so hoping to pare down the household belongings, but you will have everything to feel at home.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

This is a rural location with no public transportation, so you will need to bring your own transportation. I would like to maintain the quiet nature of my home as respect for neighbors. The home is not suitable for children (because of jacuzzi and sauna). Since you will have access to all of my 'stuff' I ask that NO guests, family, or friends visit unless previously agreed. I love animals, but do not allow guest pets due to past damage and putting the home for sale in 2026. The home has stairs and risk associated with using jacuzzi, sauna, and gym equipment, therefore a liability waiver will need to be signed. I will be UN-available for much of the time away, however have family and friends in the area that can be readily contacted. Some security cameras that will be pointed outward and need to remain in place during stay. Absolutely no smoking (even outside) and zero tolerance for drug use, even medicinal marijuana.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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