BirdWatch Ireland Just Found 71,000 Hectares of New Bird Habitat. After 35 Years, Here Is Why the Best Habitat for a Budgie Is Still Your Living Room — If You Get It Right.

July 7, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

UK pet budgie living room habitat welfare-led setup 2026

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold pet birds at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of watching UK bird welfare evolve, both in homes and out in wild spaces across Britain and Ireland. BirdWatch Ireland has just published a major restoration plan identifying more than 71,000 … 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