Thanks very much Nic, that’s really helpful. Last night before dark we found and blocked where we think the rat might be coming in, and I also put fallen leaves over the tunnel into the decking, not to block it, but just to see if they got moved. They didn’t, so I’m fairly confident it went elsewhere (I didn’t have a camera up). The tunnel does seem wider than previous rat holes though, so I’ll monitor it and follow your advice.
I agree that watching the hogs feed in real time is fascinating. From the start I put the food where I can see it from the conservatory window, and we’ve routinely had 4 or 5 there at once, and a couple of times we’ve had six! As you say, they get to know when the food is put out, and all turn up at the same time. After dark I just like opening the door a crack and listening to them. Thanks again.
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