Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food 12kg
This is Hill's flagship everyday adult kibble, and it earns a solid 68/100 as a dependable, vet-recommended all-rounder. Real chicken leads the recipe, backed by Hill's signature consistency and quality control.
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$140.95 · $12.08/kg
Cheapest right now: Budget Pet Products · $140.95
What Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food 12kg costs at each retailer
Everyday full price across the major Australian stores, plus member and subscription pricing where it's offered. Cheapest is highlighted.
Prices are independent editorial estimates for the 12kg size, last reviewed June 2026, and can change with sales, member and subscription pricing. Always confirm the live price and exact size on the retailer's website before buying. Pet Reviews is not paid to rank retailers, and nothing here is veterinary advice.
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food 12kg at a glance
Size
12kg
Type
Dry
Life stage
Adult
First ingredient
Chicken
Protein
0%
Fat
0%
Grain-free
No
Cost per day
$3.62 (15kg dog)
Why we score Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food 12kg 6.8/10
The Chicken & Barley Recipe is the recipe most owners think of when they picture Hill's Science Diet, and it does the core job well: named chicken is the first ingredient, the formula carries clinically tested antioxidants, omega-6s for coat and natural fibres for digestion, with no artificial colours or preservatives. The 12kg bag is the value size for medium and large adult dogs, bringing the per-kilo cost down meaningfully versus the smaller bags. Batch-to-batch consistency and wide availability across every major Australian retailer make it an easy food to stay on long-term. It is a grain-inclusive recipe built around barley and brown rice, so households specifically seeking grain-free will want a different line.
Best for: Healthy adult dogs whose owners want a consistent, widely-stocked everyday kibble.
What we like
- Real chicken is the named first ingredient
- 12kg size offers the best value per kilo in the range
- Stocked at virtually every major AU retailer for easy reordering
Worth knowing
- Grain-inclusive recipe, so not an option for grain-free households
- Large bag is a higher upfront spend than the 3kg starter size
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Frequently asked questions
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food 12kg costs from $140.95 at Budget Pet Products, up to $153.95 at other retailers — about $12.08/kg and roughly $3.62 a day to feed a 15kg dog. See the full retailer price comparison above; prices are a guide and can change.
On our latest check, Budget Pet Products had Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food 12kg cheapest at $140.95. Member and subscription pricing can change that, so compare the everyday and member prices in the table above.
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food 12kg is not grain-free. Its first ingredient is Chicken, with roughly 0% protein and 0% fat, and it's formulated for adult dogs.
No. Pet Reviews is an independent value and comparison resource, not veterinary advice. Prices are editorial estimates and can change. Always confirm the live price with the retailer, and speak to your vet before changing your pet's diet or starting a supplement.