Why Are So Many UK Budgies Dying Young in 2026? After 35 Years, I Think I Know the Real Answer.

June 24, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold budgies at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of watching these birds live and watching them die, and gradually developing a clear view of why the average UK pet budgie lives significantly shorter than it should. This article is his … Read more

Budgie Lifespan — Why Some Live 4 Years and Others Live 14 The Honest Answer

June 5, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

budgie lifespan why some live 4 years others live 14 UK

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has been keeping, breeding, and selling budgies at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of daily first-hand experience with these birds and the owners who keep them. In that time, he has sold budgies that went on to live fourteen years, and he has spoken … 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