If I were to put out corn for my "rats with fluffy tails," they would not only eat the corn, but also the tomatoes! They know no fear and never know when they are full, either. They are plump and happy. I was sad to read about the hawk, though. As much as I fuss about the squirrels, I really don't want anything to happen to them. I read the other day about a man who trained a squirrel to jump on his shoulder to get a pecan! They even installed a "doggie door" so the squirrel could come and go as he pleased!
Right now, I am learning about my compost bin and having fun with it! I would love one of your tomatoes right now, though.