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A recent survey conducted by the NZ Poultry Industry has revealed chicken is the number one choice of meat to be served at the two-leggers' tables.

Funny, it's mine too. I generally prefer it on the hoof.

Now I do not know if the price of lamb or beef is causing this chicken popularity and I frankly do not care, as any chook is good enough for me and I am not even selective. But I dare say if I come across one of the battery variety, well I guess I will just spit the battery out.

With the hunting season well and truly over, I have refocused my radar and hunting skills on ridding just about every road side lay-by of pesky feathered things. As the likes of Canada Geese, Black Swans and indeed even the dreaded Pukeko are fast becoming a pest.

The boss is not overly happy though with my obsession and he has had to put a few restraints on me, namely keeping me on a short leash when other two-leggers are around. He sets me free when the correct time arises. Ah, the freedom to do what I do best.

He is desperately trying to teach me to be a little more restrained, but hey, I do what I do. Black birds, chooks, they all have feathers and deserve to be chased, as they say, home on the range and the range is free.

My new little cousin, showing signs of poultry preference at a young age. She's pictured here, checking the stuffing.

Addition to the team.

There is going to be a new kid in town, yep uncle is getting another pup and until I get to meet my new friend I am just continuing going about my daily duties, but things are about to change.

As big Diesel taught me all his habits – not all of them good – so will I pass on the family traditions. Except, maybe the ones involving picnic basket-looting and staff lunch inspections. But that was Big D, the un-PC bad boy, who just did what he did.
Now I suppose I am going to have to teach the new whelp what has been passed down to me and I do not know if my teaching capabilities are that good, but time will tell I guess.

It will be pretty cool having a playmate (not the bunny type, but another canine) and we can wreak havoc around town together. Let the fun begin.

Uncle is beside himself with excitement and he is hoping the new addition is going to be as conscientious as Diesel was of ridding the ‘Flora and Fauna' of the dreaded possums. The truth be known though, is that he only wanted to chew on them and if the new pup is anything like Big D we are all going to be in for some fun times ahead.

Cheers all. Look out for pictures of the new pup next week.

Take it easy and have a little fun, safely and watch out for low-altitude Orpingtons.