Hi ChrisMc
Some hogs could well be eating more at this time of year in preparation for hibernation. But also the males may be spending less time pursuing females so could turn up at the same times and devote more time to feeding. But I have found that it’s usually the females who are more likely to tolerate eating with another hog. The other thing to consider, though is this years hoglets, which will be swelling numbers at those places which are lucky enough to have them visiting. They seem to love sharing bowls with other hogs, either hoglets or adults. Some of the early hoglets will have got quite big by now.
Hogs often make multiple visits to feeding stations, eating a bit each time and going on their wanderings elsewhere in between.
I would just enjoy their visits – they obviously like it there.
Good luck and happy hog watching.
