So you can ration the food very easily so it will last longer and because it would be most likely to get out/escape/run away/find safety in approximately 3-5 days (if lucky or not severe 1-2 days), and with meals able to fill you up for 3 days, if you ration your food you will be able to eat for at least 5-7 days at least.
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So you can ration the food very easily so it will last longer and because it would be most likely to get out/escape/run away/find safety in approximately 3-5 days (if lucky or not severe 1-2 days), and with meals able to fill you up for 3 days, if you ration your food you will be able to eat for at least 5-7 days at least.
Important: This answer is not based on facts its based on my opinion