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Small Animal Food Pricing

Current market statistics for small animal food and treats based on 7,607 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$14.99 typical price
Most are between$7โ€“$57
Brand new$15.83
Used$25.74
On sale now7,607

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 63% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Treats & Snacks, which sit 28% below the market median. High-end pricing is driven by Sugar Glider products, which are 122% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Treats & Snacks 1,192 on sale$10.85 ยท 28% cheaper
Kaytee 470 on sale$13.32 ยท 11% cheaper
Vitakraft 339 on sale$13.62 ยท 9% cheaper

Price by animal

Hamster
$14.99
Rabbit
$15.47+3%
Guinea Pig
$16.1+7%
Rat
$16.99+13%
Chinchilla
$21.99+47%
Sugar Glider
$33.24+122%

Why? Prices vary by species requirements, ranging from Hamster (14.99) to Sugar Glider (33.24).

Price by type

Treats & Snacks
$10.85-28%
Nuts & Seeds
$16.12+8%
Herbage & Forage
$16.99+13%
Food Cubes
$18.62+24%
Hay
$18.95+26%
Nugget/ Pellet Food
$24.99+67%

Why? Specialized pellet foods (24.99) command a premium over general treats and snacks (10.85).

Price by brand

Hagen
$8.43-44%
Kaytee
$13.32-11%
Vitakraft
$13.62-9%
Oxbow
$18.29+22%
Unbranded
$27.16+81%

Why? Unbranded options are the most expensive at 27.16, while Hagen is the lowest at 8.43.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for rabbit food?

The median price for rabbit food is 15.47.

How do hay prices compare to the overall market median?

Hay has a median price of 18.95, which is 26% above the market median.

Which brand is the most affordable based on median price?

Hagen is the most affordable brand with a median price of 8.43.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $7โ€“$57, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 13, 2026.