My feral cat, Grenval, comes around at dusk for her supper, and has been doing so for several months now. So, lately, that has been between 5 and 5:30 p.m.
But, since the U.S. went off Daylight Savings Time, her tummy is telling her I should be feeding her at a bit after 4 p.m. This does not work well with my schedule as I don't get home by then some days. So, then she is waiting for me and, I think, wondering where I am and why I am so late.
This is my first time feeding a feral, and I'm just learning about these things. In the morning I feed her as I leave for work. This is also an hour later for her now.
Poor kitty. She doesn't tell time. 
Robin
but her tummy will adjust! And it won't take long. She'll get the groove! 
... but have a built in time clock. We could always install a dinner bell to the Villa's 
. But might scare them away 
..... Don't worry, Grenval WILL not go hungry. All feral's have very high self-preservation and will not miss more than a meal or two 
. Have not a clue where Dixie has been or the other's 
. If I see Willow out there around 4:00 p.m., I will bring out another warm wet meal. He is getting used to the new schedule already 
Grenval did not miss dinner because you were late. She lives mostly in your yard and would wait an hour or even two for food. That is what they do, they are good at waiting. I know it easy for me to say, don't worry. But really, don't worry 
. When caring and feeding for feral cats, we have absolutely no control over their whereabouts or safety 
. Just make sure you tell yourself that it is possible she could disappear at times so you are prepared. It is hard on our hearts 
, an emotional roller coaster when we get attached to them, and it is hard NOT to get attached 
