Why Is My Cockatiel’s Crest Flat Against Its Head? UK Honest Guide From 35 Years

cockatiel crest flat against head — what it means

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 crest is the most expressive feature a cockatiel has. Once you can read it accurately, you can read the bird’s emotional state from across the … Read more

Why Is My Cockatiel Shaking? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

Shaking cockatiel UK owner worried examining cage behaviour

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 had countless worried phone calls from UK owners describing the same thing — a cockatiel that has suddenly started shaking, trembling, … Read more

Why Does My Cockatiel Hiss? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

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 reassured countless worried owners whose normally sweet cockatiel suddenly started hissing at them. This is his honest, practical guide on what … Read more

The Biggest Mistake UK Bird Owners Make — And How to Fix It Today

bird owner mistakes

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold cage and aviary birds at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of watching the same mistakes shorten bird lives again and again. This article is his attempt to address them all in one place, before they become your experience rather … Read more

Why Is My Cockatiel Not Eating? UK Owner’s Urgent Guide From 35 Years

cockatiel not eating

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. A cockatiel that has stopped eating is always serious. This is his honest, urgent guide on what to do. A retired teacher came into the shop … 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 Cockatiel Plucking Its Feathers? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

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

Are Cockatiels The Right Pet For You? Honest Pros and Cons From 35 Years

Grey cockatiel with yellow crest perched in UK home

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 helped hundreds of UK families decide whether a cockatiel is right for them — and just as importantly, helped some decide … Read more

Cockatiels Are Not Beginner Birds. I’ve Been Saying This for 35 Years — Nobody Listens

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 seen the same misunderstanding play out hundreds of times. This article is his attempt to set the record straight. I have … Read more