Henslaved Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 sorry to hear it, RIP Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossco Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 sorry to here that we had a hen called ruby to and we lost her its horrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Really sorry you lost her, RIP Ruby, you were obviously a much loved little character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 very sad. Lovely picture of her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Sorry to hear about Ruby....RIP little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 So sorry to hear this sad news. Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 i'm so sorry to hear you lost her R.I.P Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 So sorry for your loss.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'm sorry RIP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceychristie Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Hard when you lose a special one, RIP Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossco Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 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 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
