Redwing Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 We bought two tiny rhea last June. Puck and Toronto: After 8 months of nurturing them carefully we allowed them complete freedom of the field - tragically Puck was killed by a fox on the very first day We have just rehomed the other one as it was lonely and we didnt have the heart to get another one Toronto went off alone today to join a small flock and will have a pal about the same age Here he is looking all grown up before his trailer journey (I say 'he' turns out its probably a girl!) It feels like we have failed completely but I am glad we agreed that this beautiful creature cannot be kept as safe and secure here as we would like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 You haven't failed, it wasn't your fault a rotten fox got Puck. Look at how fabulous Toronto looks it must be heartbreaking to let him or her go! Sending you a big (((HUG))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 That's very sad, but a happy ending for Toronto in the end. It's not a failure to have raised him/her successfully and found a good home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 What a shame that things went wrong so early Certainly no failure on your part though. You have raised a beautiful young man who will have a great time with his new mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 So sorry to hear it. They delighted us at your camping weekend last summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 So sorry to hear it. They delighted us at your camping weekend last summer. I agree, they were lovely. Good that you have rehomed him with friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 So sorry to hear that Tasha but pleased that Toronto has a new home - he looks fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 very sad, they were beautiful but you did the best for both x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Im so sorry Tash at least you know s/he will be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 You did brilliantly with them honey, it was a tragedy about Puck, but you've done you best for Toronto now. I hope s/he will be very happy in their new home Big hugs xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm sorry Tasha You did a really good job with them, got the field all ready and it was just an accident with the fox that could have happened to anyone at any time. S/he looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
