I've seen the chart before, I believe Dave B posted it years ago.



#1 This is a chart of approximations



#2 Looking at data and seeing things at work are two different



#3 We (humans) tend to folk over to data that supports our ideas/theories... sometime we miss the point.



How is this date found... what species did they feed... did they feed anything or was it found the same way calories are found? Don't be so quick to jump when something supports your ideas... the data shows no connection to Kingsnakes.



Are Chicks a good meal.... YES [wen I do feed chicks I use a combo, so I see excellent results... when I fed solely chicks I didn't see the benefit... All I saw was I fed my snakes on Monday (large meals!) and by Tuesday I had a smelly mess waiting for me and a snake ready for more food]



Would I trade rodents in for chicks.... NO



My results speak for themselves... maybe our geographic locations have something to do with our differences in opinions on the benefit of Chicks, but from what I can see... chick are not a good primary source of nutrition for MY snakes.



As far as fat deposits and other issues ... I've yet to have that problem, so I see no reason to opt. out of the rodent market for the "leaner" option esp. when I don't see the added benefit.



Lastly... I think limited space (to move) plays a greater role in the development of fatty tissue than the type of prey...

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