How much do Scottish Fold kittens cost?

Our Scottish Fold kitten price ranges from $2,800 to $3,600 depending on color, ear type, and sex. Scottish Straight siblings are offered at $2,400–$2,800. Pricing includes age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipping, two veterinary examinations, TICA registration paperwork, a starter pack of food and bedding, and our two-year congenital health guarantee.

Are Scottish Fold cats healthy?

When bred ethically — Fold to Straight, never Fold to Fold — Scottish Folds live full and active lives of 12 to 15 years. The condition associated with the breed (osteochondrodysplasia) is dose-dependent: heterozygous kittens from a Fold × Straight pairing have dramatically reduced risk. We screen breeding cats annually with radiographs and partner with a feline orthopedic specialist.

Are you a TICA registered Scottish Fold breeder?

Yes. Aurelian Folds is a registered TICA cattery in good standing, with Margaret Aurelian as a TICA member since 2014. Every kitten leaves with signed TICA registration paperwork and a four-generation pedigree. Our cattery registration and current standing certificate are available for review on request.

How does the reservation and waiting list work?

A $500 deposit secures your place on our waiting list. When a litter is announced, families on the list are invited to select in deposit order. Deposits are refundable within 14 days and fully applicable to the final kitten price.

We do not crate-ship kittens unaccompanied. We offer in-cattery pickup, in-cabin flight nanny service, and ground delivery throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic by a licensed pet courier.

What is included in the health guarantee?

Every kitten is covered by a two-year written guarantee against life-threatening congenital and hereditary defects, including HCM and PKD. Full terms are published on our Health Guarantee page.

Care · Updated June 03, 2026

Scottish Fold Diet & Nutrition: What to Feed and What to Avoid

Diet is the single most under-discussed factor in long-term Scottish Fold health. The breed benefits from joint-supportive nutrients from a young age, portion control (Folds are prone to weight gain), and constant clean hydration.

What we feed at Aurelian Folds

Kittens: Royal Canin Mother & Babycat until 12 weeks, then Royal Canin Kitten or a comparable high-protein grain-free formula. Adults: Orijen Cat & Kitten, Wellness CORE, or Farmina N&D Chicken & Pomegranate — rotated monthly.

Wet, dry, or raw?

We feed a wet-dominant diet with a small dry portion for dental abrasion. Raw is excellent when done correctly but requires strict food-safety discipline. If you feed raw, use a commercial complete-and-balanced brand like Primal or Stella & Chewy's — do not construct your own recipes.

Portion sizes

Kittens 8–16 weeks: 3 meals daily, portion per label. 4–12 months: 3 meals daily, gradually reducing. Adults: 2 measured meals daily, targeting a body condition score of 5/9 (visible waist, ribs palpable under thin fat layer).

Foods to never feed a Scottish Fold

Onion, garlic, chives, grapes, raisins, chocolate, xylitol, raw bread dough, alcohol. Cow's milk (most adult cats are lactose-intolerant). Human tuna as a main food (unbalanced).

Joint-supportive supplementation

From six months onward: a daily glucosamine + chondroitin + omega-3 supplement formulated for cats. Cosequin Feline or Nutramax Dasuquin are our preferred brands.

Hydration

Ceramic water fountain, refreshed daily. Cats drink more from moving water. Wet food at every meal contributes 60–80% of daily water intake.

Weight management

A lean Fold is a comfortable Fold. Every extra pound stresses the joints. Weigh monthly; if trending up, reduce portions by 10% and reassess in three weeks.