The fate of male chicks born to laying hens is dire, as they do not serve a purpose for egg production and are typically not bred for meat. This leads to a significant number of these roosters, estimated at over 250 million annually, being culled shortly after birth. Their existence offers no functional role in the food industry, resulting in their tragic end.

The method of disposal often involves inhumane practices, such as being funneled through machinery that subjects them to electrocution. This stark reality highlights the ethical concerns surrounding animal agriculture and the treatment of animals that are deemed unnecessary by commercial breeding practices.