{"id":937,"date":"2020-01-28T16:27:19","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T16:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petz.co.uk\/?page_id=937"},"modified":"2026-03-20T21:11:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:11:44","slug":"bird","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/bird\/","title":{"rendered":"Birds \u2014 The Complete UK Bird Guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\ud83d\udc26 Birds \u2014 The Complete UK Bird Guide 2026<\/h1>\n

With 1.8 million pet birds in the UK, aviculture remains one of the country’s most popular hobbies. From budgies and cockatiels for beginners to African Greys and macaws for experienced keepers, our guides cover diet, housing, socialisation, and health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

1.8m<\/div>
UK pet birds<\/div><\/div>
12+<\/div>
Popular species<\/div><\/div>
60+yrs<\/div>
Macaw lifespan<\/div><\/div>
\u00a315+\/mo<\/div>
Avg food cost<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our bird content is reviewed by Dr. Rachel Nguyen BVetMed CertAVP(ZM) MRCVS<\/strong>, an exotic animal specialist with hands-on avian experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc26 All Birds Guides (8)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Browse our full collection of expert guides, care sheets, and buying advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"Best Bird Food UK 2026: Budgie Seeds, Parrot Pellets…<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"What Is Bumblefoot? Causes, Treatment & Prevention G…<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"How Is Bird Flu Affecting UK Chickens?<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"How To Prevent Your Parrot From Flying Away<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"What To Do If You Find A Baby Bird<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"What You Need In Your Chicken Coop<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"Eating Guide: Parrots<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"How To Clean A Bird Cage<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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