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Small Animals in the UK typically cost £10–£150. PetTrader lists them from licensed breeders, private sellers and rescues, with 8 types guides, prices, locations and health details on every advert.
Rabbits and guinea pigs are social animals and should never be kept alone. Rabbits are best kept in neutered pairs; guinea pigs should live in same-sex pairs or groups. Syrian hamsters are the exception and must live alone.
The RSPCA recommends a minimum of 3m x 2m x 1m of combined hutch and run space for a pair of rabbits, available 24 hours a day. A traditional small hutch on its own is not enough.
Rabbits and guinea pigs need unlimited good hay as the bulk of their diet, with fresh greens and only a small measured amount of pellets. Guinea pigs also need a daily source of vitamin C.
Small Animals typically sell for £10–£150 in the UK. Price depends on the breed or variety, health testing and registration paperwork, the seller's location and the time of year. An advert priced well below the band for its breed is one of the most common signs of an unlicensed seller or a scam.
| Breed | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Rabbit baby rabbits | £30–£150 |
| Guinea Pig baby guinea pigs | £20–£60 |
| Hamster baby hamsters | £10–£30 |
| Ferret kits | £50–£150 |
| Chinchilla kits | £80–£200 |
| Degu pups | £25–£70 |
| Gerbil pups | £10–£25 |
| Pet Rat kittens | £15–£40 |
Roughly £10–£150 depending on the animal: hamsters £10–£40, rats £15–£40, gerbils £10–£25, guinea pigs £15–£60, rabbits £30–£150 and chinchillas £75–£200. Housing and enrichment almost always cost more than the animal itself.
Guinea pigs and rats are the most child-friendly: both are active during the day, rarely bite and enjoy handling. Hamsters are nocturnal and can nip when woken, and rabbits are prey animals that usually dislike being picked up.
Rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils, degus and chinchillas are all social and should never be kept alone. Syrian hamsters are the main exception and must live singly. Always keep same-sex pairs or neutered mixed pairs to avoid unplanned litters.
Hamsters two to three years, rats two to three, gerbils three to four, guinea pigs five to seven, rabbits eight to twelve and chinchillas fifteen to twenty. Match the lifespan to the commitment you can realistically make.
Look for bright eyes, a clean nose and rear, a full coat, steady breathing and good weight for its size. Ask the exact date of birth, what it has been fed, whether the sexes were separated in time, and see it handled before you buy.
View the animal in person at the seller's own home before any money changes hands, keep all messages inside PetTrader so there is a record, and never pay by bank transfer, gift card or crypto to someone you have not met. Every PetTrader seller completes a photo-ID and live selfie check, and verified accounts carry a badge, and you can report an advert from the listing page.
Selling rather than buying? Identity-verified private sellers get their first advert free, and the first 200 businesses and breeders get 12 months free. See all small animals for sale, read where to advertise small animals in the UK for the costs and legal rules, or rehome a pet you already own.
