If I had a pet rat in my shed, would this put off wild rats coming in to my shed?

no...the wild rats probably wouldnt even see or know that the pet rat was even there! lol


but u can give it a try. =]If I had a pet rat in my shed, would this put off wild rats coming in to my shed?
Of course not. Wild rats would visit, socialize and give your rat fleas and diseases that it wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to acquire.If I had a pet rat in my shed, would this put off wild rats coming in to my shed?
i can't see that working, it might even draw attention to your shed because the wild rats smell the others
No, it wouldn't. The rats are visiting because it's warm and there's food.





You should set some traps or lay poison, but make sure that the rabbit can't get to it or it will die as well. You may need to take the rabbit someplace else whilst you do this.
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It would actually do the opposite and attract wild rats. They would likely come out of their way to socialise or mooch for food from your pet rat. If you want to get rid of the rats set out traps that will not kill them, such as ones from 'Have a Heart' brand and then release them far away from your house. Poisons in the shed with your rabbits would likely lead to accidents. Good luck! :)
From what I have read in articles on the Internet then yes is the answer. If and only if the rats you kept were male. The scent of the other male rats would deter other rattie visitors as rats are cautious and steer clear of other rat's territory. However, if the rats you keep in the shed are female then you are inviting trouble.
You dont keep a pet rat in the shed. How would you like it?
Wild rats would probably kill it and eat it.