Look up the story "The Calibrated Alligator" about the growth potential of reptiles and their potential as food. And yes, alligator does taste like chicken.

One morning, I was on my way to my job [at 5 AM God help me] and saw a Rhode Island Red crossing Ocean Avenue. At that point, it struck me that the real reason the chicken crossed the road was to avoid being the center of attention at a Santoria sacrificial ceremony.