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Rat or Rabbit2007-11-24 22:14:27

Keeping a rabbit outside is not advised as they can be killed by predators. No hutch is completely secure against dogs, raccons, etc. Your rabbit will need to be kept inside.

They most certainly smell, the urine is very potent. They urinate frequently, my rabbit can sometimes drink an entire water bottle(32 oz) in one day. There poo gets everywhere. They can be litter trained, but are not like cats that will seek out the litter box. You need several boxes all over and even then they might not use it when out of the cage.

Rabbits are messy, they like to dig and throw out litter, I find poo pellet everywhere around the cage.

I have a rabbit and love her, but that is because I respect and understand the kind of pet a rabbit is. Rabbits are not for everyone, and it depends on what you are looking for. If you don't mind a pet that is not too cuddly, does thier own thing, than a rabbit may work for you. Reversely if you are looking for a pet that can be held and pet that you may want to go in a different direction.

I love both my rabbit and my rats, but is it came down to it and I had to choose I would go with the rats. They are great pets.

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id say a rat there really smart and i think there cleaner than rabbits but i have a rabbit who i love that loves to be pet and who is aslo litter box trained. hes very good about using the litter box. i also think rats are less costly but i think both are great pets when given enough attention. so i dunno i dont think you can really go wrong as long as you take your time to pick out a good rat or rabbit

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both make very good pets. a rat is much more friendly and easier to hold. they can be trained and have very unique personalities. a rat will sit on your shoulder even when you walk around. a rabbit on the other hand, is has a much more tempermental mind set. they enjoy staying in their cage and are much harder to hold. the smell on both is not bad. if you get proper bedding from a pet store, it won't be bad at all. if i were you, i'd choose the rat. they stay a smaller size are easier to maintain. be sure that you hold and handle the either one before you buy it.

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After having both in the past I would say get a rat. Their cage is smaller, making it easier to clean and if you handle them everyday they are really friendly.