I agree Uzuri, if it were nearer to any residences or barns I'd be even more worried... also, it's not an ALL the time thing, he just dumps a truck-load out in the early spring and swears it keeps critters away during the 'hard times' ... I agree it makes me uncomfortable, but I can see his...
This time of year it's not that unusual, food is scarce and they're just looking for sustenance. They prefer to be out in the evening/morning just because over time that's become the norm, but they aren't actually nocturnal, or not totally so.
I know someone who has the room to leave a big...