Bosmans – Leekens (Beverlo) win 1st Nat (z) Sancoins 1,377 old pigeons

On the national race from Sancoins, it was the turn of top hen “Sky” to further enhance her palmares. This hen is housed in the lofts of Marc Bosmans and Dirk Leekens in Beverlo, Limburg. She not only wins provincially but also wins gold in the zone; she is a true all-round hen descended from 4 proven grandparents, each of whom was a top performer in Beverlo.

The hens are raced using the classic widowhood system with partners staying at home. It is primarily Marc and Dirk's intention to focus on introducing the partners well during the winter period; they are brought together weekly in the late afternoon (half-baked) and separated again the following morning. They do this weekly until they know each other well, at which point they are allowed to be paired. Consequently, the hens do not breed during the winter period. In the spring, they are let out and allowed to train once a day. Training in the spring was as normal, but now with the succession of flights, this does drop off a bit. They stick to their rhythm of once a day.

At the moment of basketing, they come together briefly again; either we lock up the cocks and let the hens parade in front of them, or we let them into the hallway for a moment and they go along like that. Alternatively, we do let them be together briefly during basketing; we alternate a bit to avoid setting the routine. We do have a fixed rule, however, that when the pigeons return from the national races, we do not push them to go to the cocks. We will reward them briefly, but we prefer to allow them recovery rather than a crazy cock waiting in his box. That is why we only give the partners as a reward the morning after; once they know this, it works just as well, and they are allowed to stay together for a few hours. Then the latecomers also benefit from it, and all the pigeons can be together right away and at least be recovered so they can enjoy it.

Sancoins Winner

BE 24-5007212 “Sky” Blue Hen

What a top hen this is; she can present an incredible track record, and here we only show the prizes in the top 50.

1 Prov Sancoins 1.212p – 1st Nat (z) 1.377p - 4th National 9.582p
2 Gien 1.483p
2 Laon 817p
2 Sens 596p
4 Mettet 239p
5 Chimay 360p
6 Sourdun 689p
9 Gien 925p
17 Nat Bourges 7.666p
36 Prov Sourdun 7.344p
56 Nat La Chatre 10.300p
243 Nat Argenton 15.386p

Father BE 23-5057183 Son Vince The Prince
Son of “603/18” Vince The Prince won 1 Prov Limoges 1,105p (9 Nat 15,545p) - 1 Prov Tulle 868p – 4 Prov Limoges 628p and became 1st Provincial and 10th National Ace Pigeon Long Distance KBDB 2019 x “180/17” Silver won 1 Prov Tulle (4 Nat 3,064 p) – 2 Prov Gien 3,006p – 34 Nat Chateauroux 4,641p – 54 Nat Vierzon 20,912 p. ( Inbred foundation sire Olympic Triple Ace )

Mother BE 23-5057099 Daughter Ito 
Daughter of “622/20” Ito won 4th Olympiad yearlings Romania 2022 and is nestmate of “O.T.” 1st Nat Chateauroux 15,322p  x “179/15” Harryet won 1st Nat (z) Limoges 2,945p ( 2nd Nat 15,789p) and granddaughter of Harry Jan Hooymans

Marc and Dirk, congratulations on this great victory from the entire HERBOTS TEAM.

Buelens Kim