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Tunnel town breeding guide all bunnies6/15/2023 By counting the burrow holes gardeners can estimate the number of rats living in their garden. A typical burrow will house a family of approximately eight rats. A rat burrow can be anywhere from one to six feet deep and will have an entrance, an exit, and maybe even an escape hole. Rats will burrow into any available earthen space within close proximity to food but prefer fresh, fertile soil to make their nests-a garden is prime real estate to them. ![]() Urban gardens are particularly hospitable to rats because they provide food, water, and safety. The Norway rat is a commensal rodent, meaning it lives in close association (literally, “shares the table”) with humans. There is only one species of rat in New York City-the Norway rat ( Rattus norvegicus). ![]() Many gardeners have had at least one encounter with rats the typical urban gardener has probably had many. Urban Gardening Keep Rats Out of Your Garden
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