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.

Best Budgie For Beginners in a Small Flat or Apartment

best budgie beginners flat paradise pets swindon

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has run Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of selling, keeping, and advising on budgies for first-time owners. Every week someone comes in asking which budgie is best for a beginner in a small flat. This is his honest answer. Someone comes in every single … Read more

How To Tame a Budgie — What Actually Works After 35 Years

Tame budgie on finger UK owner

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold budgies at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of watching owners succeed with these birds and, more often than he would like, watching them get it wrong in ways that set the relationship back weeks. This is his complete, honest … Read more

Best Budgie For People Who Work From Home — Neil’s Honest Guide

Budgie in cage in UK home office

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, the question of which budgie suits a work from home lifestyle has become one of the most common conversations he has at the … Read more

Best Budgie Breeds For Seniors and Retirees — A UK Owner’s Honest 35-Year Guide

Senior UK owner with companion budgie best breeds retirees guide

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 helped hundreds of UK seniors and retirees choose the right budgie for the next stage of their lives. This article is … Read more

What Do Budgies Eat in the UK? The Complete Diet Guide (35 Years of Experience)

budgie diet guide Paradise Pets Swindon

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. Diet is the most common area where UK budgie owners get things wrong — and the most common reason healthy young birds become unwell before their … Read more

What’s the Best Cage for a Budgie in the UK? What 35 Years Taught Us

Budgie in spacious cage UK

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold budgerigars at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with one of the UK’s most popular pet birds. In that time, he has watched hundreds of new owners walk out with a budgie in a carrier and the wrong cage at … Read more

Why Is My Budgie Sitting at the Bottom of the Cage? UK Vet-Backed Guide From 35 Years

budgie sitting bottom of cage paradise pets swindon

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. A budgie that has moved to the bottom of the cage is one of the most urgent calls he receives. This is his honest, practical guide … Read more

Why Is My Budgie Breathing Heavy? UK Owner’s Urgent Guide From 35 Years

Budgie sitting on perch in UK home

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, heavy breathing in budgies has been one of the most urgent calls he receives. This article is his honest guide to what is … Read more

How Long Do Cockatiels Live? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

cockatiel lifespan guide

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. The question of how long cockatiels live is the one he considers most important to answer honestly before any purchase. Most people are not prepared for … Read more

Why Is My Budgie Playing During The Day? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

Happy budgie playing with toys during day in UK home cage

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 answered countless questions from UK owners curious about their budgie’s daytime behaviour. This article is his honest, practical guide on what … Read more