We stock the largest selection of birds in the area - in the summer we may have thousands of birds ranging from finches up to exotic parrots.
The bird section is looked after by Neil and his staff who have kept all sorts of birds for over 30 years.
We offer full advice on all aspects of bird keeping; our bird specialists have over 60 years' experience dealing with them.
Aviaries for your garden can be built to any size and erected if needed.
Everyone loves budgies and canaries and we always have plenty of babies in stock ready to go.
If it's the more exotic finches you're looking for then come and see what we have or give us a call.
All the seed and accessories you may need for finches to budgies to parrots are stocked, including nest boxes, cages, stands and lots more besides.
From Cage and Aviary Birds
Read the latest updates, care tips and helpful advice from our Cage and Aviary Birds section.
Bird care guides from Paradise Pets Swindon, covering budgies, cockatiels, canaries, finches, cage setup, diet, heat safety and welfare advice from Neil.
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 After a cheap cage mistake, many owners jump to the opposite idea: just buy the biggest cage possible. Bigger can be better, but only when it is also safe. A bigger cage with poor bar spacing, risky shelves, bad doors, sharp joins, unstable platforms or awkward … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Tall cages look impressive. For many birds, that does not automatically mean they are practical, comfortable or well designed. A tall bird cage can feel like a good purchase because it looks generous. The owner sees height and assumes space. The bird may experience something different: … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Search data shows owners ask about water changes in small pets. Budgies are no different: a drinking change can be easy to miss until it becomes obvious. A budgie drinking more can be linked to heat, diet, stress, a salty treat, more activity or illness. The … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 A budgie on the cage floor is one of the signs owners often search in a panic. Sometimes it has a simple cause, but it should never be dismissed. Healthy budgies usually prefer perches. If a bird that normally perches starts sitting on the floor, the … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Budgie owners often notice illness first in the cage tray. That boring paper at the bottom can show a change before the bird looks obviously unwell. Droppings are not glamorous, but they are useful. A sudden change in number, wetness, colour or consistency can tell an … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Budgie lifespan and illness searches are already strong on the site. Extra sleep is one of the behaviour changes owners often notice before they know what is wrong. Budgies do sleep during the day in short rests, especially if the home is calm. The worry begins … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 A fluffed-up budgie can look cute for a moment. The problem is when it becomes the bird’s new normal. Many budgie owners first worry because the bird looks rounder, quieter and less alert than usual. A short fluff after preening or while settling can be normal. … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 One reason the cheap-cage article worked is simple: owners understand a hidden mistake when they can picture the consequence. With birds, one quiet consequence is a pet that stops behaving like itself. A bird that sings less, moves less or sits in one place for longer … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Budgie tail-bobbing and dying-sign pages already get traffic. Fast breathing is part of that same owner concern, especially when there is no obvious noise. A budgie does not need to make a loud sound to be struggling. Fast breathing, visible effort, tail movement or open-mouth breathing … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Budgie screaming appears in search data because it is emotional. A sudden loud bird can make owners think something is badly wrong. Screaming can be attention-seeking, fear, boredom, excitement, routine frustration, loneliness or a reaction to the room. The key is the pattern: when it happens, … Read more