mugwump Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 JUST THOUGHT YOU ALL SHOULD KNOW!******************************* A new breed of "naked" chicken created by scientists in the search for tastier, healthier poultry has angered animal rights campaigners. Despite its bizarre appearance, the red-skinned broiler could become a supermarket success because it is designed to grow faster and contain less fat than normal chickens. It will also be cheaper to produce since its lack of feathers means there is no need to pluck it before it hits the shelves. The new, genetically modified breed was reared by Israeli genetics expert Avigdor Cahaner, of the Rehovot Institute near Tel Aviv. He said it would grow faster in hot weather because it was not prone to over-heating like normal chickens, whose growth rate drops when they get too warm. He said: "That's why the growth rate of broilers is significantly lower in hot seasons and why poultry meat is expensive in hot countries." Mr Cahaner claims the birds produce leaner meat because no feathers means less subcutaneous fat, and farming them would be less damaging to the environment because poultry farmers would not have to use ventilation to prevent chickens overheating. He said: "Feathers are a waste. The chickens are using feed to produce something that has to be dumped and the farmers have to waste electricity to overcome the fact." Animal rights campaigners condemned the plan. Adrian Bebb of Friends of the Earth said: "This is scientists tampering with our food again just to make it even cheaper. I think it will have a traumatic effect on animals and the public will be horrified." Spencer Fitzgibbon, of the Green Party, said: "It's a monster of an animal. We should be working with nature, not against it. The bottom line is profit, but it should be animal welfare." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugwump Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 Now if they could only createpre-plucked guidos I wont haveto get stubble burn when I bump into them in clubs withtheir shirts off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppanils Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Originally posted by mugwump Now if they could only createpre-plucked guidos I wont haveto get stubble burn when I bump into them in clubs withtheir shirts off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgym Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 SEXXY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vixenfoxxy Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Plucked Guido bwahahahahhahaha that's a classic comment if I've ever heard one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 :laugh: :laugh: and this thread shall have NO CRICKET!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr0ne Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Originally posted by mugwump JUST THOUGHT YOU ALL SHOULD KNOW!******************************* A new breed of "naked" chicken created by scientists in the search for tastier, healthier poultry has angered animal rights campaigners. Despite its bizarre appearance, the red-skinned broiler could become a supermarket success because it is designed to grow faster and contain less fat than normal chickens. It will also be cheaper to produce since its lack of feathers means there is no need to pluck it before it hits the shelves. The new, genetically modified breed was reared by Israeli genetics expert Avigdor Cahaner, of the Rehovot Institute near Tel Aviv. He said it would grow faster in hot weather because it was not prone to over-heating like normal chickens, whose growth rate drops when they get too warm. He said: "That's why the growth rate of broilers is significantly lower in hot seasons and why poultry meat is expensive in hot countries." Mr Cahaner claims the birds produce leaner meat because no feathers means less subcutaneous fat, and farming them would be less damaging to the environment because poultry farmers would not have to use ventilation to prevent chickens overheating. He said: "Feathers are a waste. The chickens are using feed to produce something that has to be dumped and the farmers have to waste electricity to overcome the fact." Animal rights campaigners condemned the plan. Adrian Bebb of Friends of the Earth said: "This is scientists tampering with our food again just to make it even cheaper. I think it will have a traumatic effect on animals and the public will be horrified." Spencer Fitzgibbon, of the Green Party, said: "It's a monster of an animal. We should be working with nature, not against it. The bottom line is profit, but it should be animal welfare." i want my pre-clucked chicken!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugwump Posted May 21 Author Report Share Posted May 21 Could you imagine if theyever created a BONELESS PRE-PLUCKEDchicken..?It would just kinda flop aroundlike a trout out of water allpink and blob like..CHRIST THAT'S HORRIBLE!ok..I'm gonna have nightmares now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubmouse Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 originally posted by mugwump It would just kinda flop around like a trout out of water all pink and blob like JoeG?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codica3 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Originally posted by gmccookny SEXXY :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel1997 Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tribal Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 actually that israeli scientist created it for a specific mid eastern poultry market, but it became a success worldwide. due to the hot mid eastern climate, normal poultry is more expensive to breed and develop, thats why there isnt a big poultry market in the mid east countries. this chicken is set to revolutionize the puck puck puck market. neat! probably tastes good too.reminds me of this joke:two roosters meet each other at sunrise"so you wanna go squak?" asks one. "nah, lets just go to the rotisserie, look at naked chicks!" says his friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassa Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 OMG..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonStephen Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Originally posted by mugwump Now if they could only createpre-plucked guidos I wont haveto get stubble burn when I bump into them in clubs withtheir shirts off.. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggfella4 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 *in homer voice* mmmmmmm....featherless chicken!!!peace outgianni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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