I recently purchased a fine Chocolate Lab pup. I want this dog to be good for all general bird hunts (Pheasant, Quail, Ducks). I often frequent my inlaws ranch, in which they allow their chicken to roam for pest control. I want to take my pup with me, when I visit their ranch. Does anyone know if it will affect the pups reraction to hunting birds. My other question is: Does raising an exotic bird around the house affect the dogs birdiness also. My wife is raising a Sun Conure and it is constantly on her shoulder and around the pup.