Video: Christening our baby – a capuchin monkey

By YOU Friday 08 July 2011

A couple of Nigel in Gauteng who can’t have children and are too old to adopt but longed for a little one decided to get the next best thing – a baby monkey to fill the void. And like a human baby, he is dressed and fed and doted on.

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But Johan and Marinda Homan went one step further: they had their son christened to promise God they will look after the life He has entrusted to them.

Aiden is a capuchin monkey – one of the most intelligent species in the world. These monkeys are so clever they can carry out commands and because their hands are like humans’ they’re helpful in the home.

Capuchins have a lifespan of about 40 years and dad Johan says he’s grateful Aiden will be able to look after them in their old age.

Read more in YOU 14 July 2011. Click on the tag in the issue to see how they feed Aiden.

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Palesa
2011/07/28 11:39:18 PM

I think its crazy ,i mean realy crazy
Kirthi
2011/07/26 02:53:56 PM

I think is tots awsm. Thumbs up guys.... Sooo cute
Penna
2011/07/24 10:17:50 PM

they said it clear that at their age they r not allowed 2adpt a baby. its not them who a crazy but who can not give them th chance 2adpt a really baby. off course they realise the need when it to late. anyhow its never late be4 th last breath. thumbs up 4the couple all they do they look at th positivity 4both monkey and them an ignore th negativity. fellow readers its recommented u do what put a smile on u face. being old can not limit u from happiness
Tshego
2011/07/24 09:23:09 PM

I think its weird but again its their choice
Mel
2011/07/20 01:54:38 PM

Baptism? Monkey? yoo, this is hectic. The world is really coming to an end!
Matshetshe
2011/07/19 08:23:33 AM

100 pc madness. There's parentless children out there to be adopted, why they did'nt pick up one easy to communiicate with and be taken gud care of? Animals belong to the animal world. They are taking the monkey's freedom away now. This is selfishness.
David
2011/07/16 03:57:35 PM

"Capuchins have a lifespan of about 40 years and dad Johan says he’s grateful Aiden will be able to look after them in their old age. "

Look after them in their old age? Riiiight.
monkey owner
2011/07/16 11:01:41 AM

There out of there minds, capuchin monkeys is not the best pets after maturity, Aiden will start biting Johan after he became a mature male, If he is male afterwords, 80% of the breeders sex monkeys wrong. There gender looks the same but is diffrend. SoIi think they must start thinking of rehab and release the monkey at a santuary!!! NO old age care from Aiden to them.. sorry i burst your bubble, but this is reality..
Tangune
2011/07/15 08:49:41 PM

Oh my gosh... not lekker... mad couple.
Tanja
2011/07/15 01:28:37 PM

Ag let them be. I think it's cute.
chilliz
2011/07/15 06:46:59 AM

its better rather den a human being
wanda
2011/07/14 10:45:23 PM

this is extreme
Butterfly
2011/07/13 08:58:50 PM

Cute man
maranda
2011/07/13 03:28:17 PM

LIVE AND LET LIVE ! Each one to his own. That monkey has the cutest face ever !!
Riette
2011/07/13 09:44:28 AM

Oh nooooooo - just plain silly!!
t man
2011/07/11 03:30:11 PM

ja neh mehlolo ya e tsagala molefatsing, in india monkeys got married now this again, itjo
Heidi
2011/07/09 05:12:34 PM

johan and marinda homan need psychological help. There is something wrong with them. And Johan is grateful that the monkey can look after them in their old age? He is already old,he is 76!

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