Is there an insect or rodent that would shred the husks and eat ears of corn to the cob, leaving the cob on the stalks?

I'm having a prob. with something and don't know what it might be.

If a rodent, I don't want to set any traps... because of my pooch. Her safety comes first.

My first thought was squirrels

Perhaps it would be Raccoons. They can raise havoc.

Would or could birds be a possibility?

Another one could be deer. Birds, especially crows, watch you plant the seeds and get it that way. But if the husks are shredded and it's eating the corn it is probably deer or raccoons.

Well, no more corn. It was devoured overnight. I didn't know that when I posted earlier, however; there are severe health advisories in my area (due to the 1800 fires still burning in my state and all the particle matter); we're supposed to stay indoors if smoke can be smelled.

I went out... and corn... gone.

I had the stalks cut and tossed.



I should also mention: There are no deer, raccoon or other "wildlife" in my immediate area. That's why I'm wondering if possibly birds could be the corn "bandits."

I'm hoping to find out what it might be because I'm not going to plant more for animal or insect food.