Today we went to the motocross track in Arnhem again. I had some doubts at first, because there was a very strong tailwind. But we took a chance anyway, because I have no more options for the rest of the week.

The pigeons took about ten minutes longer today than yesterday. They probably blew through for a while with the strong wind. Once again, according to the clock, they arrived very quickly.

Within fourteen seconds all the pigeons were clocked again. We now hope that it is Saturday, when the pigeons go to Beek and Donk, about eighty kilometers, that the weather will be good and we will have a good flight.

Yesterday the 10 racing hens and 4 Mieke's planes were unloaded at the motocross track in Arnhem. Distance maximum 20 kilometer. They were inside 19 minutes home.

According to the clock, entering was no problem at all because inside 35 seconds they were all inside. Maybe again tomorrow if the weather permits.

We did not participate in the first training flight of this season. Pigeon friend Arjan Zoetbrood told us during the weekly coffee hour on Friday morning that it was not certain whether basketing could take place in our association due to insufficient interest.. I then decided not to participate because I would have to basket elsewhere in another association.

Moreover, Arjan did, who always baskets my pigeons, not myself either. And I didn't want to burden him with having to travel alone with my pigeons. Since I can only take the pigeons away if there is home help, I hope that tomorrow afternoon the weather will be good to take the pigeons to Arnhem myself.

Son Bonte Stefaan

Last week I had the racing pigeons checked by vet Kaspering in Emst and also vaccinated for paramyxo. Today, as shown in the video, I released the second round of young pigeons for the first time. After half an hour we suddenly received a visit from Mrs. Sparrowhawk.

She took a young one from the roof, tried to fly away with it, I ran after it and she happily let go of the cub. And I was able to pick it up off the ground in a corner between the aviaries. The young pigeon inspected, there was nothing else wrong with it, Let's hope she isn't too shocked by that.

Next Friday we will participate in a training flight for the first time. I will keep you informed how that goes.

The intention is to occasionally post something about the ins and outs of my pigeon loft on the site in the future.. Yesterday the youngsters from the first round were outside for the first time. walked around on the roof. Being 11 pieces. And I had the second round yesterday in a different department 15 pieces weaned.

And the last ones will arrive in a few days 7 there. And with the 33 we'll just have to try to harvest a total of them this year. Hopefully we'll have a few left for next season.

The old pigeons, the racing pigeons, they are separated and come from 3 outside every day in March. And they can fly there as long as they want. They are in place from the last natural flight to 1 March indoors due to the danger of birds of prey. We, I will provide another update in a while.

Last Saturday earned my 3 hen the 1st year of over 5000 pigeons from Heusden-Zolder

Today in Brummen with Hans and Evert-Jan Eijerkamp selected breeders and associated.
I had 15 hens and 13 cocks and taken as Evert-Jan Eijerkamp as heavy-standards applied to the selection.
eventually 6 and cocks 7 hens on who could stand up to criticism.
So I got a cock deficit for a very nice hen of the species Stefaan Lambrechts.
Evert-Jan has solved the problem by a gorgeous young cock out “Spotted Stefaan” to pick up their pen and do to me as a Christmas gift. A super gift!

On paper, the culture of 2019 so regularly.
Sometime early next year, the pigeons are coupled and we start another season.
From here we wish all our friends a Merry Christmas and a prosperous, healthy and v.w.b. the pigeon a super 2019!

Last year for us was a very eventful year and health issues is the sport last season stood us on the back burner. Hence, you only get an overview.
Because there was little time to take care of the pigeons (they were just any day soon some food and water) went the culture in the soup. The pigeons were the hens namely fat and therefore not explained or very irregular.
We therefore early February all reconnected.
Our favorite game we have one day long distance in 2017 also beaten, because too little time.
Despite the subsequent growth and lesser care due to lack of time, We hindsight still nice participated.
So we achieved in our society P.V. Holthuizen of 18 Flights which we participated still 8 once the first prize.

Championships 2017
P.V. Holthuizen
2and Vitesse
2and Midfond
10e Youngsters
1the Nature
5e General Champion

2e Hokkampioen Vitesse
1e Hokkampioen Midfond
1e Hokkampioen Natoer
9e Hokkampioen Youngsters

2e,7e,8e Duifkampioen Speed
1e, 4e, 8e, 9and Duifkampioen Midfond
2e, 3e, 4e, 5e, 7e, 9e, 10the Duifkampioen Nature
1e, 3e,6e, 7e, 8e General Duifkampioen
1e General Hokkampioen

Around 6 Northern Region Div. 8 SOON
21and Midfond o.a.
4the Nature i.a..
2and the Natoer.
24e General Champion Speed ​​i.a..
22e Speed ​​a General Champion.

7the Duifkampioen Nature NL12-1218285
(08-1108550 zn. Jackpot X 10-1272370 Michelangelo x dr. Atilla)
9e General Ace Pigeon Speed ​​NL13-1789529
(10-1273800 Eurox Lady Blois X zn Che x Hester x kld. Prima Vera)

Region North East afd.8 GOU
57and Midfond o.a.
8the Nature i.a..
2and the Natoer.
55e Speed ​​a General.

11the Duifkampioen Nature
18the Duifkampioen Nature
14e General Pigeon Champion Speed

Northern Region dept. 8 SOON
15the Nature i.a..
2and the Natoer.

12the Duifkampioen Nature
18e General Pigeon Champion Speed

Dept.. 8 SOON
25the Nature i.a..
5and the Natoer.

We played this season 8 hens and 2 cocks.
From best performance came in the name of our oldest racing pigeon the cock NL11-1326962 "Dumoulin" named after that other powerhouse that weekend.
"Dumoulin" was bred by us from NL07-1667216 the type Rens van der Silk and NL08-1102551 "daughter Jackpot" of Heremans-Ceusters and received from Hans and Evert-Jan Eijerkamp.
It was a great result on the heavy short distance race from Quievrain.
It was in Circuit 6 Region of North East of afd.8 GOU:

1e, 35e, 82e enz. Quievrain 257 km. against 1.445 doves and 6 of the 10 prizes and also

1e, 151e,275e enz. Quievrain 257 km. against 4.072 pigeons Region North East and 5 of the 10 awards

The victor of the cock NL11-1326962 "Dumoulin" was the fastest pigeon of the release of the Northern Region on 9.039 pigeons.

Region North East knew "Dumoulin" to achieve ahead of the upcoming second dove over 64 mpm. while his lead in the Northern Region over 12 mpm. was.