3.6m Omlet Chicken Run for sale, Brand New in Boxes, Milton Keynes (MK19)

[Henslaved]

Had to take Ruby to the vet today. She had peritonitis and went downhill really quickly . I was considering having her abdomen drained, but decided it would be kinder to let her go. It was a really tough decision to make . She was as tough as nails with dogs and other birds and even caught a mouse once and shook the poor thing to death. But she was sweet and gentle with humans, she took her treats gently and didn't snatch like the others and she didn't even flinch at being picked up for her health checks (or cuddles ).

 

She was the sweetest little hen I've ever had and will be missed terribly .

 

Edited February 11, 2011 by Guest

[sandyhas3chucks]

sorry to hear it, RIP Ruby

[rossco]

sorry to here that we had a hen called ruby to and we lost her its horrible

[mollyripkim]

Really sorry you lost her, RIP Ruby, you were obviously a much loved little character.

[Chucky Mama]

very sad. Lovely picture of her

[Pikey]

Sorry to hear about Ruby....RIP little one.

[sparkysmum]

So sorry to hear this sad news. Alli xx

[oneyolktoanother]

i'm so sorry to hear you lost her R.I.P Ruby

[majuka]

So sorry for your loss.xx

[Lewis]

I'm sorry

 

RIP...

[staceychristie]

Sorry to hear your news. We all know you did your best for her, but sometimes you've just got to let them go

 

(((Hugs)))

 

Stacey X

[scarlettohara]

Hard when you lose a special one, RIP Ruby

[rossco]

this is strange me and my wife went out last night we got speaking bout chickens and one particular person cherped and said my mum had a chicken run in to her house she lives on my road long story short going to pick her up in a bit result its been months and i only commented on this the other day strange ps she is called ruby! to

[Henslaved]

Thanks everyone for your kind comments.

 

You're so right scarlettohara, it is hard when you lose a special one. My last remaining hen Greta is also missing her FR buddy . They were always together. It breaks my heart when she goes into the nest box and roosting area looking for her . Although she does have the two guinea fowl for company when they are in the run. When they're all out FR poor Greta looks lost .

 

Will have to get her a friend or two (or three )

[gongladosh]

Really sorry to hear about Ruby - we've had many a chuckle looking at the photos of her and the guinea fowl - just noticed this posting today.

 

It's never a pleasure to lose a hen (we lost our first to peritonitis last year) but if it's of any consolation she's had a great life and has made many people chuckle.

[hippy chick]

I'm so sorry to hear about Ruby. It sounds like she had a wonderful life with you and obviously a much loved chicken. I think you should definately get a few new friends for her buddy. When my Gwen lost her companions she was so unhappy, now she has new friends and is back to being a happy chuck again

R.I.P RUBY XX

[chickenNutter]

So sorry about Ruby, I have a Ruby chook too, although she is in Borstal at the moment for antisocial behaviour. I would be devasted to lose her, even though she's so naughty. I hope you get another to replace her, I am sure you will always have lovely memories of her. RIP little Ruby

[Henslaved]

Really sorry to hear about Ruby - we've had many a chuckle looking at the photos of her and the guinea fowl - just noticed this posting today.

 

It's never a pleasure to lose a hen (we lost our first to peritonitis last year) but if it's of any consolation she's had a great life and has made many people chuckle.

 

I still get a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye when I think of her, but thanks gongladosh your post has made me .

And thank you all for your kind posts, this forum is the best