Scientists create pre-plucked chicken by George Wright A new breed of "naked" chicken created by scientists in the search for tastier, healthier poultry has angered animal rights campaigners. 'Monster': the featherless chicken 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...