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

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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. 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

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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. 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 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

Why Does My Budgie Have Red Eyes? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

Budgie with red eyes UK owner worried health check 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 had countless worried owners walk through the door asking why their budgie’s eyes look red. This article is his honest, practical … Read more

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

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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. A sneezing budgie is one of the most common concerns owners bring to the counter. In most cases it is straightforward. In some cases it is … Read more

The Best Budgie For YOU — Neil’s Honest 35-Year Guide to Choosing the Right Bird

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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. He sells more budgies than any other species, and the question of which type to buy is one he answers multiple times a week. This guide … Read more

Why Is My Budgie Pooping A Lot? UK Owner’s Guide To What Droppings Tell You

Budgie pooping a lot UK owner droppings guide health check

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 more “is my budgie’s poo normal?” questions than he can count. This article is his honest, practical guide on what … Read more

How Long Do Budgies Live? What Affects Their Lifespan and How To Give Yours the Best Chance

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold budgies at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — nearly 35 years of first-hand experience with these birds. In that time, he has watched budgies thrive well into their teens and seen others not make it past two. This article is his honest guide … Read more

Why Is My Budgie Sitting At The Bottom Of The Cage? UK Owner’s Urgent Guide

Budgie sitting at bottom of cage UK owner urgent 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 seen hundreds of worried owners walk into the shop carrying a bird that is sitting at the bottom of its cage. … Read more