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.

June 29, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

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

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

June 21, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

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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

June 21, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

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

UK Cockatiel Heat Stress Warning — Emergency 35-Year Action Guide

June 21, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

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, including the emergency calls that come in every time the UK has a genuinely hot spell. Heat stress in cockatiels is fast, serious, and far more … Read more

Why We Check Every Bird Twice a Day — And What We’re Looking For

June 14, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

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From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold birds at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with avian care. Birds are masters at hiding illness. By the time the signs are obvious, the situation is often already serious. This is his honest, practical guide on … Read more

Reviews

Had a lovley visit today,staff were very friendly and very helpful,such a great petshop,their selection of birds is incredible,really impressed,thank so much to the staff at Paradise Pets

Craig Shears

I have been coming to this place for years and they have a great stock of food for all types of pets. Have a great selection of small mammals and a lot of birds. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Simon Miles

Bought a guinea pigs hutch and run combo, very happy with the service, the hutch was put in my car for me without even asking for help. The wood quality is very good, the instructions easy to follow and we are extremely happy with the fully built hutch. A good size for 2 guinea pigs

Melanie Latus

Response from Paradise Pets | Wiltshire

Thank you Melanie Latus Nice to provide services to you.

It’s the best pet shop in and around Swindon. They always have an amazing selection of birds and all you need to keep them happy. I keep birds myself and the guys there are happy to answer questions and really know their stuff. I have seen budgies etc. in chain pet shops in the area looking really unhealthy and ill – I wouldn’t go anywhere else than Paradise Pets for animals.

Joe Salter

I could not praise this shop enough. Really helped my Grandson buy his first bird and he’s loving it. Travelled from Somerset and was welcomed with open arms.

Debra Hart