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

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

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

Why Is My Budgie Breathing Heavy? UK Owner’s Urgent 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. 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

Why Does My Budgie Have Red Eyes? 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. 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

Common Causes of Sudden Death in Budgies — What 35 Years At Paradise Pets Has Taught Me

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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 had more conversations about sudden budgie death than he can count. This article is everything those conversations have taught him — … 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

My Budgie Died Suddenly — What Went Wrong and How To Spot the Signs Before It’s Too Late

Budgie sitting alone on a perch in a UK home

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold budgies at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — nearly 40 years of first-hand experience with these birds. In that time, he has sat with more grieving owners than he can count. This article is the one he wishes every budgie owner would read … Read more