CAGE AND AVIARY BIRDS

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.

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Read the latest updates, care tips and helpful advice from our Cage and Aviary Birds section.

Budgie, Cockatiel or Canary — Which Bird Is Actually Right for Your Home?

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold budgies, cockatiels, and canaries at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of watching people choose the right bird and, more often than he would like, the wrong one. This three-way comparison is the conversation he has most frequently at the … Read more

The 5 Best Pet Birds for UK Homes — And the One Nobody Talks About

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold cage and aviary birds at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with budgerigars, cockatiels, canaries, finches, and dozens of other species. “Which bird should I get?” is the question he answers most often. This is his honest … Read more

Why Is My Budgie Puffed Up? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has run Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of keeping, breeding, and advising on budgies. A puffed-up budgie is one of the most common concerns owners bring to the shop. This is his honest guide on what it actually means — and when you need … Read more

Best Budgie Breeds For First-Time Owners — A UK Owner’s Honest 35-Year Guide

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has run Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of keeping, breeding, and selling budgies of every variety to first-time owners across the UK. This is his honest guide on which budgie breeds and varieties actually suit beginners — and why the choice matters more than … Read more

Why Is My Budgie Shaking? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has run Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of keeping, breeding, and advising on budgies. Shaking and trembling is one of the most common concerns owners bring to the shop. This is his honest guide on what it actually means — and when to act … Read more

Why Is My Cockatiel Not Eating? UK Owner’s Urgent Guide From 35 Years

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold cockatiels at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these birds. A cockatiel that has stopped eating is always serious. This is his honest, urgent guide on what to do. A retired teacher came into the shop … Read more

Best Budgie For People Who Live Alone — Neil’s Honest 35-Year Guide

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold budgies at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these birds. In that time, he has noticed a clear pattern: people who live alone often end up with the most rewarding relationships with their budgies. This article … Read more

Best Budgie For Older Owners — Neil’s Honest 35-Year Guide

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold budgies at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these birds. In that time, some of his most rewarding conversations have been with older customers choosing their first bird — or returning to bird-keeping after years away. … Read more

How Long Can A Budgie Go Without Food? UK Owner’s Urgent Guide From 35 Years

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold budgies at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these birds. This question reaches him in two very different situations: owners planning a holiday, and owners who have just noticed their bird has not eaten. The answer … Read more

Best First Pet Bird — Budgie or Cockatiel? After 35 Years, Here Is My Honest Answer

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold budgies and cockatiels at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of watching both birds thrive with the right owner and struggle with the wrong one. In that time, the budgie or cockatiel question has been asked at his counter more … Read more