r/rat • u/bugg_rannger • 5d ago

HELP NEEDED 🐀😩 Bottle or bawl?

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Hi, so is a bottle or a bowl better when it comes to water. Currently, I have 2 bottles in with them but I feel like every time I turn around, I have to refill it. whenever I ask my roommate, she said the same thing that she's constantly refilling it. I know it does leak a little bit, but I don't feel like it leaks enough for it to warrant being gone that fast. I just want to make sure they are getting enough water.What can I do?

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u/boatsnho35 5d ago

I use both. I have a reptile bowl and a bowl mounted to the cage so they can’t tip them over. I’ve also read it’s more natural for them. They tend to drink from both equally. Luckily the bottles I have right now don’t leak but I’ve probably thrown like 5 away they’re always so faulty.

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u/FictionallState 4d ago

I use both. Some of my rats and mice don’t like one or the other so I always just keep both around to make sure they’re hydrated. When I give them veggies and greens I also leave it wet from washing so they get extra water then too.

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u/Gooses_Gooses 4d ago

Bottle is my preference!