JillyBeanz Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I have been flashing my photos of Harvey to all and sundry at work who wanted (and some who didn't) want to see them. One of my colleagues told me of an absolutely fabulous and heartwarming story. Her uncle used to work on the Gold Coast (now Ghana) in Africa and in 1958 he had been walking in the forest and discovered a "chick" on the ground, lifeless, but breathing. He scooped it up and took it home with him and fed it milk until it was strong enough to eat nuts and seeds, native to Ghana - and kept him as a pet, out there with him. When it was time to return to the UK in 1959 he brought "Peter" with him (obviously no laws then) and he lived with him and his wife, leading a happy life. Three years ago my colleague's uncle died, leaving "Peter" with his wife (who Peter had been with all his life). My colleagues uncle "lives on". Peter has a HUGE vocabulary - and yes, you guessed it, sounds absolutely the same as his departed owner. They found it quite eerie at first, but now, three years on, they find it a comfort and it's like a little bit of him still exists. Peter is now 52 YEARS OLD!!! He is also thoroughly healthy, flies about and talks up a storm! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvenking Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 That is such a nice story. Birds are so much more than what they initially seem. It's wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kihei Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I have been flashing my photos of Harvey to all and sundry at work who wanted (and some who didn't) want to see them. One of my colleagues told me of an absolutely fabulous and heartwarming story. Her uncle used to work on the Gold Coast (now Ghana) in Africa and in 1958 he had been walking in the forest and discovered a "chick" on the ground, lifeless, but breathing. He scooped it up and took it home with him and fed it milk until it was strong enough to eat nuts and seeds, native to Ghana - and kept him as a pet, out there with him. When it was time to return to the UK in 1959 he brought "Peter" with him (obviously no laws then) and he lived with him and his wife, leading a happy life. Three years ago my colleague's uncle died, leaving "Peter" with his wife (who Peter had been with all his life). My colleagues uncle "lives on". Peter has a HUGE vocabulary - and yes, you guessed it, sounds absolutely the same as his departed owner. They found it quite eerie at first, but now, three years on, they find it a comfort and it's like a little bit of him still exists. Peter is now 52 YEARS OLD!!! He is also thoroughly healthy, flies about and talks up a storm! What an amazing story...That would be haunting at first but what an amazing way to remember someone. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Wow, what a GreYt story. Thanks for sharing this Jill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Very heartwarming story Jill. Thanks for the sharing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethatgrey Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 That is truly nice. Kind of makes me think of Emma and me! Thanks for sharing Jilly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 That's a lovely story Jill. Thanks for sharing it with us. What kind of bird was Peter? I'm assuming African Grey, was he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Jill, thank you for such a heart warming story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme575 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Nice! I like it. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleDreamz Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Cute story! Thanks for sharing....But yeah I am assuming it was an african grey??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 Oh! Sorry - I'm useless - I clearly think everyone knows what I'm thinking of! Yes, Peter is an African grey ~ and I agree - fantastic story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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