Sometimes, mine have to work pretty hard to find food! It's based on the principle of whether or not they want to cross from one end of the yard to the other in order to eat. Oh wait! The entire yard is a banquet. So I guess they can eat whenever they want to! Due to the fact that they all follow the dogs around...Uh-hum...I have cut the Mazuri down to twice a week...since their protein intake is quite satiated! Chew on that for awhile!