Disclaimer: our previous cats have all been rescues! The rescues round here seem to have a lot of nervous old cats who can't be around children or other pets. Other rat owners on a rat forum I'm on have suggested that a kitten is a better bet for getting used to rats.
And I've always wanted a Maine Coon. But they're great hunters aren't they? The rats are in the playroom on top of a cupboard but I'm worried about them getting stressed or, you know, eaten. They do come out to play every day but we could keep the cat out of the room they're in.
I'm not going to do it regardless, if it's a terrible idea I won't do it, I don't want unhappy animals in the house! Any advice appreciated!