We don't have any rats out here in the country...only wild mice, which don't cause much problems! The two feeders I have do attract squirrels and on occasion other wildlife here...even some free-range chickens that come around. I heard about a big rat outbreak in the nearest city (San Antonio)...last year, I think? From what I heard, it was not limited to households with feeders. The rats were actually eating plants that were were growing in yards in some parts of town...that's what I heard. I think that was caused by severe drought.
