Rats eat plants?

[PG10]

I had a plant growing in a canyon and I found it today with only one leaf left; it had been topped by something--I suspect rats, which is interesting, I wouldn't think they would eat them, unless it is for nesting material. I know it was rats because there were droppings around the plants. There were no rabbit droppings.

Suggestions for deterrents? I had this plant planted in the ground to achieve a lower profile, but I may be forced to grow in pots if I can find no other solution.

Thanks for any advice.

[CaliGrower]

Buzzed rats. That's got to be hilarious. Now watch them hit the convenience store for some ice cream and cheetos.

[Anony]

Well after watching verminators the last few days, all I can recommend is traps.
There isnt much that will deter a rat consider they have poor eye sight and can chew through just about anything to get to what they want.

[k2696]

i ahve some plants growing in a swamp area now.....outa like 4 sprouts in each spot i ahve like 1 that always gets chewed on but the others are straight....im pretty surte there swamp rats cause ive seen them run when i walk up to my plots and shit....or their sqwuerls i see alot of them....all i no is that i think the rats take a bite...find out its gross then dont bother with teh rest...

[PG10]

I might also try cutting some cactus and placing the cactus around the circumference of the plant(s). I doubt the rats would be THAT determined to get some leaves. Maybe they're too small for it to hurt them though; I wonder... it should at least be a deterrent.