I know what your saying, but how different is the hook bait already? it's heavier (due to the hook) and it's attached to a hook link of some sort.
multiple baits are far more difficult for the Carp to deal with ejection wise than a single bait are are different to what most anglers are doing eg single baits;)
Whats natural????? How many snails do they pick up that are stuck to stones, bits of weed etc.? How about an 8" lob worm?
It's food and a good sized portion, so all they will want to do is get it down their neck.
I seldom use less than 3 x 14 mm baits and have used as many a 5 x 14mm's in France.
I have caught fish as small as 1.5lbs on 3 baits + bream and Tench so if they can take it the bigger ones have no problems.
Creates excellent anti eject , loads of stuff to rattle around in the Carps mouth.