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Cockatiels Are Now the UK’s Second Most Popular Pet Bird in 2026. After 35 Years, Here Is the One Thing Every New Cockatiel Owner Gets Completely Wrong.

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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 specifically. Cockatiels have now firmly established themselves as the UK’s most popular small parrot after the budgie, and current industry rankings place them as the country’s … Read more

What Cockatiel Crest Position Actually Tells You — UK 35-Year Owner Guide

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold cockatiels and cage birds at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with cockatiels of every temperament and background. “What does it mean when my cockatiel puts its crest up or down?” is one of the questions he … Read more

Why Your Cockatiel Won’t Stop Whistling — UK Owner’s 35-Year Honest Guide

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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 this species. Constant whistling is one of the most common questions he gets asked, and the answer is rarely what people expect. This is his honest guide to … Read more

Why Your Cockatiel Sits On The Cage Floor — UK Urgent 35-Year Guide

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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 this species. A cockatiel on the floor of its cage is one of the most consistent warning signs in bird keeping. This is his honest, urgent guide to … Read more

Why Is My Cockatiel Sleeping All Day? UK Honest Guide From 35 Years

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold and kept cockatiels at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with one of the UK’s most popular cage birds. A cockatiel that is suddenly sleeping more than usual is one of the most common concerns owners bring to the counter … Read more

Why Is My Cockatiel Screaming? UK Owner’s Honest 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. In that time, he has spoken to hundreds of worried UK owners whose cockatiels have suddenly started screaming. This article is his honest guide to what … Read more

Why Is My Cockatiel Plucking Its Feathers? UK Owner’s Honest 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. In that time, he has watched countless worried owners walk through the door with a cockatiel that is pulling its own feathers out. This article is … Read more