Tuesday, February 5, 2019

All good things must come to an end...

Had some errands to run in Alpine yesterday.  Over the years, I have left Chupa out during the day hundreds of times to guard the estate and he has always been there to attack unannounced visitors and greet me when I came home...but not yesterday.  No sign of what happened - no blood, no feathers, no Chupa.  I guess we'll never know - but I suspect fowl play by a predator who got lucky.  Chupa was a good egg...
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24 comments:

  1. ZoleFebruary 5, 2019 at 2:50 PM

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  2. ZoleFebruary 5, 2019 at 2:52 PM

    I am so sorry he's gone.
    We enjoyed his antics.
    I hope he didn't suffer.

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  3. SharonFebruary 5, 2019 at 3:10 PM

    I'm very sorry, John. I know he was bright spot in your life.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 5, 2019 at 3:29 PM

    My condolences for your loss. Chupa was a handsome cuss and he knew it. He ruled his roost and will be forever in our memories.

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  5. David JohnsonFebruary 5, 2019 at 3:31 PM

    I'm so sorry that you can't find him.

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  6. Rita B.February 5, 2019 at 6:34 PM

    My sincerest condolences John. DARN vultures. Chupa was one cool chick..en.

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  7. njvikings1February 5, 2019 at 7:37 PM

    very sad. hawk?

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  8. MsBelindaFebruary 5, 2019 at 7:38 PM

    I am sorry to hear that. For many of us, our pets are like our family members.

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  9. taogalFebruary 5, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    I'm so sorry! I had a very good rooster who showed up as a stray at my house. He roosted in the pine tree outside my house. He never would adjust to coop living, even when my NextDoor neighbor moved in with a henhouse full of lovely pullets.
    After 2 sweet years of his company, something got him one morning. I think it was a hawk, there were rooster feathers everywhere, but no remains. I miss him to this day. ��
    RIP CHUPA, you were magnificent. We will miss you ❤️

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  10. John D BaxterFebruary 5, 2019 at 9:52 PM

    I'm sorry you lost your buddy, John. Glad I got to meet him a couple of times.

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  11. Sam FinnFebruary 5, 2019 at 11:02 PM

    I'm sorry John. We will all miss Chupa.

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  12. QuartersFebruary 5, 2019 at 11:36 PM

    Sad...

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  13. QuartersFebruary 5, 2019 at 11:37 PM

    Sad....

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  14. Jussi ValankiFebruary 6, 2019 at 1:33 AM

    Very sad. I’ve been following Chupa with great pleasure and liked him and your freindship so much. My condolences to you.

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  15. Off Grid ResearchFebruary 6, 2019 at 6:35 AM

    Hate to Hear That... I know he was your good buddy.

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  16. Dizzy-DickFebruary 6, 2019 at 9:34 AM

    My daughter-in-law lost one of her ducks just outside our dogs' fence. Big pile of white feathers. Looked like snow or ice when I first spotted it but quickly realized that it couldn't be in this 80 degree Texas heat.

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  17. bob rFebruary 6, 2019 at 12:52 PM

    I'll miss his cluck clucks

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  18. remmijFebruary 6, 2019 at 5:34 PM

    If there ever was a place that Chupa could come out of his shell and strut his stuff,
    it was with you and Ben at the Field Lab. He had a good run and you did right for him…
    a fact that can not be denied. No doubt you will miss the boy, but you two had some great times
    and you have those memories. Sorry for the loss.

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  19. Joseph QuigleyFebruary 6, 2019 at 7:23 PM

    I believe an honorary silver coin is in order!
    Sorry John.

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  20. ZoleFebruary 7, 2019 at 8:46 AM

    Another dog would be a great companion!

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  21. John WellsFebruary 7, 2019 at 5:08 PM

    No more dogs for me...but I might get another attack rooster. Chupa memorabilia will be for sale this summer.

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  22. NickiFebruary 8, 2019 at 4:48 PM

    :-( So Sorry

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  23. HachitaFebruary 9, 2019 at 9:51 PM

    He nailed me on the ankle moments after I arrived (and a few times afterwards) - just like he was supposed to. He was one beautiful and cool bird. Sorry he's gone.

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  24. Red dirt girlMarch 9, 2019 at 11:47 PM

    I am so sorry. Not all roosters are as nice as Chupa was. I had a rooster who was so friendly until he turned two and he turned it not an attack dog. End of my rooster. Nobody was safe. I so enjoyed watching Chupa. RIP.

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