--- title: "cuttlebone for birds — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/pet-supplies/cuttlebone-for-birds" last_updated: "2026-07-10T04:10:09.812Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($362K/yr) — cuttlebone for birds doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($362K/yr) — cuttlebone for birds doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "cuttlebone for birds — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **cuttlebone for birds** **Skip it****49/100 ** a small market ($362K/yr) — cuttlebone for birds doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$362K** **Growth (1y)** **+198.6%** **Products** **17** **Brands** **12** was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **19** **Price range** **$2.02–$20.42** **Returns** **0.1%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **18** ×0.30 Growth **77** ×0.30 Competition **25** ×0.20 Quality gap **54** ×0.10 Returns **100** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +198.6% year over year. 6K3KPrime Day '25Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3× ## **Competition** - Prevue Pet Products28% - Jmxu's26% - Sepia King16% - Birds LOVE9% - Penn-Plax5% - MHLLGN4% - Other (6 brands)13% The top 5 products capture 73% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 12 brands and 19 sellers compete here. **Brands** **12 **▲rising was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **19** **Top 5 brand share** **84%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Prevue Pet Products Bpv1143 5-Inch Bird Cuttlebone Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kx1R9lINL.jpg) [**Prevue Pet Products Bpv1143 5-Inch Bird Cuttlebone Medium**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LOBH7Q) Prevue Pet Products$2.024.4★92628%▼falling 2 ![Jmxus 3.5-4 Cuttlebone for Birds Parakeets Cuddle Bone with Metal Clip Cuttlefish Bone for Sharp Beaks Natural Birds Calcium for Parrots Cockatiels Tortoises 4 Pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kbSLItHmL.jpg) [**Jmxus 3.5-4 Cuttlebone for Birds Parakeets Cuddle Bone with Metal Clip Cuttlefish Bone for Sharp Beaks Natural Birds Calcium for Parrots Cockatiels Tortoises 4 Pcs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKXGXXP7) Jmxu's$6.804.0★3,68526%▲rising 3 ![Sepia King - Medium - 100% Natural Calcium Supplement - Premium Cuttlebone Perfect for Birds Tortoises Snails Reptiles - 12 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QWKMgtiIL.jpg) [**Sepia King - Medium - 100% Natural Calcium Supplement - Premium Cuttlebone Perfect for Birds Tortoises Snails Reptiles - 12 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C46JVP8Q) Sepia King$15.634.5★6268%▼falling 4 ![Sepia King - Large - 100% Natural Calcium Supplement - Premium Cuttlebone perfect for Birds Tortoises Snails Reptiles - 5.5 to 7 inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LryI6LhKL.jpg) [**Sepia King - Large - 100% Natural Calcium Supplement - Premium Cuttlebone perfect for Birds Tortoises Snails Reptiles - 5.5 to 7 inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3N4KJD6) Sepia King$19.104.8★2966%▲rising 5 ![Birds LOVE 3.5-4 Cuttlebone for Birds 100% Natural Sun-Dried Calcium & Beak Conditioning Supplement for Parakeets Budgies Cockatiels Finches & Canaries 2 Pack with Holder Made in Vietnam](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Fqv1vUNeL.jpg) [**Birds LOVE 3.5-4 Cuttlebone for Birds 100% Natural Sun-Dried Calcium & Beak Conditioning Supplement for Parakeets Budgies Cockatiels Finches & Canaries 2 Pack with Holder Made in Vietnam**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LNP82Q3) Birds LOVE$6.854.1★8,9896%▲rising 6 ![2 Pack Bird Toys with Cuttlebone Parakeet Toys Bird Beak Grinding Stone Cage Accessories for Parakeets Cuttlefish Bone for Budgies Cockatiels Lovebirds Green Cheeks Small to Medium Birds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oG8NGoIpL.jpg) [**2 Pack Bird Toys with Cuttlebone Parakeet Toys Bird Beak Grinding Stone Cage Accessories for Parakeets Cuttlefish Bone for Budgies Cockatiels Lovebirds Green Cheeks Small to Medium Birds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ2BFZYC) MHLLGN$16.934.5★1634%—flat 7 ![Penn-Plax Bird-Life E-Cuttlebone Original 1 Pk (2 Counts) - Durable Less Brittle Cuttlebones Enriched with Omega 3 Honey & Vitamin B1 - Easy Mounting Cage Clip - Great for All Bird Sizes - White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dNdE1kntL.jpg) [**Penn-Plax Bird-Life E-Cuttlebone Original 1 Pk (2 Counts) - Durable Less Brittle Cuttlebones Enriched with Omega 3 Honey & Vitamin B1 - Easy Mounting Cage Clip - Great for All Bird Sizes - White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6GFCD23) Penn-Plax$8.984.4★13,8573%▲rising 8 ![Clyairmao 4.7-5.7 Cuttlebone for Parakeets Cuttlebone for Birds - Natural Cuttlefish Bone Bulk Chew Toy Bird Bites Calcium Stone for Canaries Tortoises Snails Reptiles Parrots Cockatiel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nwDetfMEL.jpg) [**Clyairmao 4.7-5.7 Cuttlebone for Parakeets Cuttlebone for Birds - Natural Cuttlefish Bone Bulk Chew Toy Bird Bites Calcium Stone for Canaries Tortoises Snails Reptiles Parrots Cockatiel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGHR14V3) Clyairmao$20.424.3★1503%—flat 9 ![Mivofun 2PCS Natural Cuttlebone for Tortoise Turtles Snails Birds Cockatiels Parakeets Budgies Reptiles Small Animals(4-4.5 Small)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Mg3fm2ykL.jpg) [**Mivofun 2PCS Natural Cuttlebone for Tortoise Turtles Snails Birds Cockatiels Parakeets Budgies Reptiles Small Animals(4-4.5 Small)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y8SZVQL) Mivofun$6.934.4★8273%▼falling 10 ![5.9-6.53 Large Bird Cuttlebone for Parakeets Cuddle Bone with Plastic Holder Cuttlefish Bone for Sharp Beaks Natural Birds Calcium Suitable for Parrots Cockatiels Budgie 2pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AYFdraL8S.jpg) [**5.9-6.53 Large Bird Cuttlebone for Parakeets Cuddle Bone with Plastic Holder Cuttlefish Bone for Sharp Beaks Natural Birds Calcium Suitable for Parrots Cockatiels Budgie 2pcs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NV83RS6) KINGMO$13.124.4★1,1282%▼falling 11 ![Ovveroche 6 Pcs Natural Cuttlebone for Birds Parakeets Pure Cuttlebone Calcium Stone for Parakeets Canaries Cockatiels Tortoise Turtles Cockatiel 11-11.5cm /4.3-4.5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n5cL3HTtL.jpg) [**Ovveroche 6 Pcs Natural Cuttlebone for Birds Parakeets Pure Cuttlebone Calcium Stone for Parakeets Canaries Cockatiels Tortoise Turtles Cockatiel 11-11.5cm /4.3-4.5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM5NMXQH) Ovveroche$9.954.2★1502%—flat 12 ![Birds LOVE 3.5-4 Cuttlebone for Birds 100% Natural Sun-Dried Calcium & Beak Conditioning Supplement for Parakeets Budgies Cockatiels Finches & Canaries 4 Pack with Holder Made in Vietnam](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WMxF2tRVL.jpg) [**Birds LOVE 3.5-4 Cuttlebone for Birds 100% Natural Sun-Dried Calcium & Beak Conditioning Supplement for Parakeets Budgies Cockatiels Finches & Canaries 4 Pack with Holder Made in Vietnam**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VR2MR8D) Birds LOVE$7.554.1★8,9892%▼falling 13 ![Sepia King - Crushed - 100% Natural Calcium Supplement - Premium Cuttlebone Perfect for Birds Tortoises Snails Reptiles - 3.5 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QTWS7gE1L.jpg) [**Sepia King - Crushed - 100% Natural Calcium Supplement - Premium Cuttlebone Perfect for Birds Tortoises Snails Reptiles - 3.5 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C46NMP5P) Sepia King$14.644.4★1102%—flat 14 ![Penn-Plax Bird-Life E-Cuttlebone Flavored 1 Pack (2 Counts) - Mango & Banana - Durable Less Brittle Cuttlebones Enriched with Omega 3 & Vitamin B1 - Cage Clip - for All Bird Sizes - Mango & Banana](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hQyDd2fmL.jpg) [**Penn-Plax Bird-Life E-Cuttlebone Flavored 1 Pack (2 Counts) - Mango & Banana - Durable Less Brittle Cuttlebones Enriched with Omega 3 & Vitamin B1 - Cage Clip - for All Bird Sizes - Mango & Banana**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083C212TM) Penn-Plax$8.434.4★13,8572%▲rising 15 ![Birds LOVE 7.5-8 Cuttlebone for Birds 100% Natural Sun-Dried Calcium Carbonate Mineral Supplement for Parakeets Budgies Cockatiels Finches & Canaries 6 Pack with Holder Made in Vietnam](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B6AnYrxbL.jpg) [**Birds LOVE 7.5-8 Cuttlebone for Birds 100% Natural Sun-Dried Calcium Carbonate Mineral Supplement for Parakeets Budgies Cockatiels Finches & Canaries 6 Pack with Holder Made in Vietnam**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6WPRMYX) Birds LOVE$13.894.1★8,9892%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 17 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 17 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Prevue Pet Products Bpv1143 5-Inch Bird Cuttlebone Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kx1R9lINL.jpg)**Prevue Pet Products Bpv1143 5-Inch Bird Cuttlebone Medium** Prevue Pet Products**$2.02**4.4★926 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LOBH7Q) [![Jmxus 3.5-4 Cuttlebone for Birds Parakeets Cuddle Bone with Metal Clip Cuttlefish Bone for Sharp Beaks Natural Birds Calcium for Parrots Cockatiels Tortoises 4 Pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kbSLItHmL.jpg)**Jmxus 3.5-4 Cuttlebone for Birds Parakeets Cuddle Bone with Metal Clip Cuttlefish Bone for Sharp Beaks Natural Birds Calcium for Parrots Cockatiels Tortoises 4 Pcs** Jmxu's**$6.80**4.0★3,685 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKXGXXP7) [![Sepia King - Medium - 100% Natural Calcium Supplement - Premium Cuttlebone Perfect for Birds Tortoises Snails Reptiles - 12 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QWKMgtiIL.jpg)**Sepia King - Medium - 100% Natural Calcium Supplement - Premium Cuttlebone Perfect for Birds Tortoises Snails Reptiles - 12 Pack** Sepia King**$15.63**4.5★626 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C46JVP8Q) [![Sepia King - Large - 100% Natural Calcium Supplement - Premium Cuttlebone perfect for Birds Tortoises Snails Reptiles - 5.5 to 7 inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LryI6LhKL.jpg)**Sepia King - Large - 100% Natural Calcium Supplement - Premium Cuttlebone perfect for Birds Tortoises Snails Reptiles - 5.5 to 7 inch** Sepia King**$19.10**4.8★296 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3N4KJD6) [![Birds LOVE 3.5-4 Cuttlebone for Birds 100% Natural Sun-Dried Calcium & Beak Conditioning Supplement for Parakeets Budgies Cockatiels Finches & Canaries 2 Pack with Holder Made in Vietnam](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Fqv1vUNeL.jpg)**Birds LOVE 3.5-4 Cuttlebone for Birds 100% Natural Sun-Dried Calcium & Beak Conditioning Supplement for Parakeets Budgies Cockatiels Finches & Canaries 2 Pack with Holder Made in Vietnam** Birds LOVE**$6.85**4.1★8,989 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LNP82Q3) [![2 Pack Bird Toys with Cuttlebone Parakeet Toys Bird Beak Grinding Stone Cage Accessories for Parakeets Cuttlefish Bone for Budgies Cockatiels Lovebirds Green Cheeks Small to Medium Birds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oG8NGoIpL.jpg)**2 Pack Bird Toys with Cuttlebone Parakeet Toys Bird Beak Grinding Stone Cage Accessories for Parakeets Cuttlefish Bone for Budgies Cockatiels Lovebirds Green Cheeks Small to Medium Birds** MHLLGN**$16.93**4.5★163 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ2BFZYC) [![Penn-Plax Bird-Life E-Cuttlebone Original 1 Pk (2 Counts) - Durable Less Brittle Cuttlebones Enriched with Omega 3 Honey & Vitamin B1 - Easy Mounting Cage Clip - Great for All Bird Sizes - White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dNdE1kntL.jpg)**Penn-Plax Bird-Life E-Cuttlebone Original 1 Pk (2 Counts) - Durable Less Brittle Cuttlebones Enriched with Omega 3 Honey & Vitamin B1 - Easy Mounting Cage Clip - Great for All Bird Sizes - White** Penn-Plax**$8.98**4.4★13,857 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6GFCD23) [![Clyairmao 4.7-5.7 Cuttlebone for Parakeets Cuttlebone for Birds - Natural Cuttlefish Bone Bulk Chew Toy Bird Bites Calcium Stone for Canaries Tortoises Snails Reptiles Parrots Cockatiel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nwDetfMEL.jpg)**Clyairmao 4.7-5.7 Cuttlebone for Parakeets Cuttlebone for Birds - Natural Cuttlefish Bone Bulk Chew Toy Bird Bites Calcium Stone for Canaries Tortoises Snails Reptiles Parrots Cockatiel** Clyairmao**$20.42**4.3★150 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGHR14V3) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**16% *“Excellent product”* **Size-Overall**16% *“Excellent size for the price”* **Value For Money**16% *“Good deal”* **Pet Friendly**15% *“cat approved”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**8% *“As advertised”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“it serves a very simple purpose”* **Durability**3% *“larger than most pet stores carry making them a high quality product that's durable enough that tortoise can carry around its entire enclosure without breaking it”* **Fun/Entertainment Experience**3% *“the birds enjoy them a lot”* **Smell**2% *“free of any smells cuttlebone treat box”* **Taste-Overall**2% *“Must be tasty”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**31% *“It's not a fit”* **Quality-Overall**8% *“Bad quality”* **Thickness**7% *“I got small 2 cuttlebone and they are broken, super thin”* **Durability**7% *“breaks easily”* **Value For Money**6% *“Not worth it at all”* **Defective Material/Parts**4% *“attachment tab falls off”* **Strength**4% *“and brittle”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“False advertising”* **Smell**3% *“The cuttlebones naturally have a slight odor”* **Color**2% *“Because it was yellow”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall38% - Defective Material/Parts16% - Quality-Overall9% - Product Condition6% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Rusts/Corrodes4% - Smell4% - Moist/Dry4% - Durability3% - Color3%