Ferret or Guinea Pig or Rabbit?

Question

Which are Affectionate Handleable Inexpensive and don't bite alot?

Is it a rumor that rabbits have the worst bite and bite more than any other small (notdogorcat)animal?

Answer 1

OK ferret need a lot of love and attention and can not live in a cage it had to come out to play when you get them young they can bite as like any baby animal it need to be tough as they get older they like to play bite not hard just a little nip mine has a game of nip kisses she will act like she is going to give you a kiss on the nose and give you a tiny nip really cute they can cost a lot they need to see a vet 1 a year at first more as they get older if needed food can not be cheap they need a high qulity food, and dust free non clumping litter, a roomy cage, ferret health and beuty products lol so if you are looking for inexpensive check of ferrets.

Rabbit can be very loving BUT you really again half to spend a lot of time getting them that way and they are harder to calm down and keep from going wild my friend had a rabbit that would fallow her all over the place then her friend brought her dog over with out asking and got hold of her she got a new one but it is very wild and they can bite very hard.

Guinea pigs can live in a big cage it whole life don't recommend it but they can they don't bite can but are really not known to they do squeal like a pig name Guinea PIG. They are hard to get friendly though

out of all of them and not just because i own them but really ferret give you 100% back the love you give them their a big soul in a tiny body wonderful animals i really don't think if you put the time the money in on a ferret you could go wrong.

Answer 2

Hi, I have both a guinea pig and a rabbit. Never had a ferret.
Guinea pig runs away whenever I go near it, it bit me a few times, but it doesn't bite any more.
Rabbit runs up to me whenever I go near it, it bites occasionally. It likes a lot of attention.
Both chew tv cables and stereo wires and telephone wires and the lounge and the carpet etc.
The guinea pig has not toilet trained, it poops and wee's anywhere and everywhere, usually in a corner or behind the lounge, because it just hides all the time.
The rabbit used to poop all over the place but it seems to be toilet trained now.
The guinea pig seems to be healthy and hearty, quite durable. The rabbit seems to have various health problems, and has needed trips to the vet, medicine, special food etc.
The rabbits fur is very fine, it gets everywhere and floats in the air, I think I might be allergic to it. I have been getting asthma attacks, coughing and sneezing, blocked sinuses, difficulty breathing.
The guinea pig fur is more like hair, heavier, it still gets everywhere, but it doesn't float in the air.
Rabbit - affectionate, handlable, expensive, bites.(2/4)
Guinea pig - unaffectionate( too afraid) , handlable, inexpensive, doesn't bite.(3/4)
I think if I could spend more time with the guinea pig it would become more affectionate,
but that's life, need more money and more time,
reality is;
need more time that results in less money,
or
need more money that results in less time.

Also; I thought I was buying a dwarf rabbit, but it turns out it is a lop eared rabbit, which is bigger. The enclosure I have is a bit small, about 2 meters x 2 meters for both of them. It's a good sizer for the guinea pig, but a bit small for the rabbit, have to take him out for runs on a leash so the next door dog doesn't get him.
Good luck.

Answer 3

Ferrets are not the most cuddly and affectionate animals, they are "handleable" as you call it, but they are not inexpensive. They need at least one vet visit a year that should include a check up and shots(usually rabies and distemper). As they get older they should go twice a year if nothing is wrong, since they are prone to so many diseases that can be treated, but are expensive to do so. Ferret food, litter and cages are expensive as well. Ferrets need at least 4 hours out of their cage daily in a ferret proof environment and they need to interact with you. You have to scoop their litter boxes twice daily and wash their entire cage out once a week. They need nail clippings, ear cleanings, baths and brushings and they will never be 100% about going to the litter box. They always have a little bit of an odor and I love them to death. I have four of them.
I'm personally not crazy about guinea pigs or rabbits, but have you ever considered getting a rat? They are smart, loveable, trainable, inexpensive and I think when you really look at them they are cute. Besides that, not everyone has one. I think they're cool.
Go to www.petfinder.com. You can probably adopt one there and give a homeless ratty a nice forever home. Just think about it.
Good luck to you.

Answer 4

Rabbits don't all bite that much. Some do, but most are very friendly. I would prefer them over a guinea pig, I don't like the squealing crap. Haven't been around ferrets that much but I know they can stink.

Answer 5

hey hun....my friend had a ferret and he said it was a job and a half to take care of...but then again all animals are different....i have a guinea pig and the only thing i seem to be able to do right for it is feed it...i think its breeder was ruff handling it or something cause it doesn't like to be held and is just now letting me pet it a little....i had a flop eared rabbit names Shelby that i got at the pet store and i would buy another one in a heart beat!....she loved to be handled and she never did bite hard...only nipped every now and again if you was holding her wrong....she also LOVED to chase and cuddle with the cats'(much to their annoyment lol) but make sure if you do have cats or dogs in the house that you keep the cat bowl up because she loved cat food better then her food! lol....good luck and happy choosing!...love daisy

Answer 6

Ferrets are VERY affectionae (or at least my Woodle is...)

She sleeps curled around my feet at night, gives me tons of kisses on my nose and eyebrows, lets me carry her around in my sweatshirt pockets and will even nap in there while I relax and watch tv. Ferrets have a very definate personality... I got lucky with mine... she's also much smaller than most ferrets (got the runt.)

If you get a ferret young enough you can train it not to bite, use litter, and to be easily handleable and VERY affectionate. You have to be careful with them because they do get into things and will 'steal' your stuff (My ferret hides my chapsticks and sometimes wallet!... but her hiding places are usually the same ones so I can find them..) My fiance had a ferret when he was younger that used to somehow hide dog biscits in his dresser drawers... they're fiesty, adorable, cuddly, loveable, full of attitude and very interactive.


Rabbits are cute when they are young. Very. I have gotten one... (but when I moved out my parents kept it..) Rabbits poop everywhere, aren't as loveable and sociable, are MUCH harder to handle than ferrets, and their bites are much worse when they do bite. If my rabbit bit me it drew blood... if my ferret 'bit' me it was a playful nibble... she's very considerate that bites would hurt (and I trained her as a baby only to 'play bite'... which is the same as if a dog took your arm in it's mouth and just sat it there and didn't bite down). Ferrets are VERY intelligent and relatively easy to train (litter, no biting, unsafe areas or habits, etc.) Rabbits are much harder to train... and honestly can hardly be trained... they seem cool at first but do get a little old and aren't nearly the companions that ferrets are... plus they poop everywhere.. EVERYWHERE!

Guinea Pigs are sweet but also not as playful and loveable as ferrets.. all and all (if you couldn't tell by now) I say ferret.

With a ferret you can play games (ex. tag)... and they are VERY clever and always figuring out puzzles and such. And also, when you leave a ferret alone it is either sleeping or exploring... which is much happier to see than just a rabbit or guinea pig sitting in a cage. If you are looking for a typical pet I'd go with one of the others.. but if you're looking for a small, furry, cuddly pal I'd go with a female ferret.

And just to give you pricing for a ferret.. I got mine for $90 as a baby at a pet store who already have her all her shots and 'fixed' her and removed her 'scent' gland. The type of cage you get varies... as for toys, etc.. it's good to get a 'ferret super-highway' which is this long, spring like, clear plastic tube you can twist up and they can run through.. and it's also a good idea to invest in a 'non-spill' ferret dish.. cause they sometimes like to play with their food.. that's pretty much the basics...

Hope this helped!

One more thing.. I think it's sad when animals that would be happier in the wild are indoors as someone's pet. Rabbits are like this to me honestly... what I love about my ferret is that she'd have no chance of surviving on her own in the wild... so it's not like I'm depriving an animal of a happy, natural life..

Answer 7

Rabbits need space and one rabbit nearly took my finger off (I have to have stitches), ferrets (although very cute and funny) are too sociable, more expensive and need more attention.
Guinea pigs are affectionate and not too expensive. I'd go with a piggy.

Answer 8

Rat.

Seriously, they are the best pet ever.

I'm nearly 30 and have had quite a few (not at the same time).

I guarantee you'll be impressed with their intelligence and how affectionate and trainable they are.

Of the 3 pets you mention, guinea pigs are the only one's (that I am aware of) who need vaccinations, worming etc, and are therefore NOT inexpensive.

Bet you'll love your rat! (Manchester Hooded breed is my fave).

Answer 9

Rabbits never bite. They nip you if they love you but thats it. Ive never been bitten by any of my rabbits.

You cant handle rabbits, they just dont like it so dont expect to cuddle them, but they are affectionate, they love attention and being groomed. Just make sure you get them neutered.

Answer 10

Rabbit's don't like to be handled so they may bite. Before you decide on a pet based on people's opinions you should do some research on each one. http://www.rabbit.org