The African Gray hen on my left hand in the photo, G, came to live with our family nearly 19 years ago; long before I came to Simmons. We bought her as a newly hatched chick from breeders Janet and Gary Lilienthal. Imagine my surprise three years ago when I discovered that Janet is a Simmons alum. Janet's career at Simmons never did focus on parrots. She helped run a smoking cessation program for the state as a health educator. At lunch with Janet two years ago, I learned that G's mother still lives in her home. Janet stopped by our house to visit on her way home, but I can't say that G recognized her. It is indeed a small world!
G is indeed a great talker, but very independent minded and we often find ourselves quite suprised by what she chooses to repeat.
G is indeed a great talker, but very independent minded and we often find ourselves quite suprised by what she chooses to repeat.
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