It is a lot of work! But it’s not too bad. Since right now I basically have only birds to deal with, we’ve really got a system down. I do have help. But I do a lot of it myself. My husband does help in the evenings putting birds away, and roommate helps in the morning letting everyone out. But it’s all doable by one person. We probably only spend maybe a half hour with the chores with them all each day. It’s really not too bad. I am glad I have help. But we do have a system down where help isn’t necessary but it’s always nice!