This Animal Has Eaten My Strawberry Patch!

A few weeks ago I went out to fertilize and weed my patch. I was so excited because from the side I could see they were beginning to bloom. It was time to remove the protective covering of grasses I let die over them in the winter. There was straw but it has been a battle with grasses and weeds here even in the raised beds.
Well, not this one in the picture but rabbits have eaten my entire strawberry patch with the exception of 5 plants and I'm puzzled as to why they left those.
I began pulling and thinking where are the plants, I must have lost a lot during the heavy rains last October here in South Carolina.
One of the many holes that lead into tunnels.
New plants and some Black Cow
One of the new plants now put in the patch. I planted more Tribute which is great here, a new variety for me Albion and one Toscana. I just today ordered a few Sweet Charlies..they are an old favorite...Please visit the website at the link below for more information..Have a great gardening Spring and Summer!
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  • Chas' Crazy Creations Chas' Crazy Creations on Apr 19, 2016
    Hi Dolly, your critters could be Voles. I get them in my yard and garden. They make tunnels and do most their damage during the winter when food supply is low.
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    • Hibiscus House Hibiscus House on Apr 19, 2016
      @Chas Thank you for all of the information.
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