A little late, but I don't see (ctrl-F reptile) anyone who noted the odd statement that male chicks have no economic purpose, but are processed into "reptile fo

A little late, but I don't see (ctrl-F reptile) anyone who noted the odd statement that male chicks have no economic purpose, but are processed into "reptile food". Does that imply reptile food has no economic value? Do the reptiles eat as much if there are no male chicks culled?