Yes, there is another ferret food out there that's less expensive. Pam Grant told me about this one -- it's Mazuri and it's made by Purina. You might have to get a feed store in your area to order it. I think a great big HUGE bag, which I still have after a period of some months, cost around $24-$25. Of course, I mix it with high-quality cat food or Marshall Farms or Totally Ferret or whatever else I happen to have around that's good for my ferrets. That way, they get some variety. Of course, they really like the kitty junk food ... Linda [Posted in FML issue 1621]