Cleirbaut Kris (Putte) 2nd , 3rd , 4th and 25th National ace KBDB Allround 2024 9th National ace pigeon KBDB old 2024 16th and 24th National ace pigeon KBDB yearling 2024

We can't resist putting the 2023 season in the spotlight. 2023 will be a more than unforgettable season for Kris and his team. For those who may have forgotten...these highlights as a reminder

1st National Champion yearbirds KBDB Fond
1st World Best Pigeon Fond
2 Olympiad birds at Maastricht
2nd National ace KBDB Allround old + yearbirds
3rd National ace KBDB Fond yearbirds
5th National ace KBDB Fond yearbirds 
5th National ace KBDB Allround old + yearbirds
5th National ace KBDB great middle distance youngbirds
8th National ace KBDB Allround old + yearbirds
 

And then the 2024 season is upon us. Everything is being done to match that miracle 2023 season, and when the final balance sheet is drawn up at the end of the 2024 season, Kris could be nothing short of satisfied. Evidence on the table I would say, well here comes the list:

Now be honest ... many would frame these top performances and hang them above their beds. For Kris, this is proof that he is more than doing well, that the class is more than present and that the motivation to continue to go to the limit next year has certainly not gone away.

System hens

The hens were paired in early February and allowed to raise a young. When the youngsters were a good 2 weeks old, the nests were put on the ground and the cocks disappeared from the loft. As we like to have the top condition later in the season, the hens are darkened. This is done from early March to mid-May from 7pm to 7am. During the season, the hens train twice a day. Before the season we sometimes dare to raise the flag to keep them in the air for 1 hour, but during the season 20 minutes of training is more than enough. Note...the way of training is very important though. There must be power in the wing beats. The "power meter" must be in the red. When they come out, we are happy if they immediately disappear from sight and only reappear above the loft after 10/15 minutes. When you see that, as a fancier, you basket the following weekend with a slightly more relaxed heart.

Starting the season with pigeons in top condition is so important after all. Veterinarians Henk de Weerd and Norbert Peeters are good friends. I visit one of them every 14 days to make sure nothing is wrong. Their advice is followed but usually the medicine cabinet is allowed to remain closed. Against tricho, a "yellow drop" is administered weekly and Dr Peeters' "Stop Snot" is administered at home and on Wednesdays. "Stop Snot" has a similar effect as "Sliepzand" with spares the mucous membranes. 

During the winter period, our pigeons receive "Daflor 3 in 1" every day. Our breeders even throughout the year and our youngsters from weaning until the first races. During the season, we have been providing Beute products since 2021. Before the start of the season they get “Clear Balance” for 8 days and immediately after that 14 days of “LTW”. During the season, "Electro Boost" (at homecoming) followed by” Belgasol” or “Clear Balance” and “LTW “ are never far away. Olympic MG Mix is also provided regularly.

The feed is from Versele-Laga. Homecoming is a mix of Champion Plus and Energy Plus. On Sunday, we dare to feed Detox (Matador) to sprinkle Gerry Plus in the feeder on Monday. Tuesday we feed slightly heavier with 50% Gerry Plus and 50% Champion Plus, Wednesday 1/3 Energy Plus and 2/3 Champion Plus) and Thursday (basketing day) Energy Plus until 2pm. 
During the week, the hens are closed up in "special hen boxes" (see photo). In 2022 we had a lot of problems with the ladies mating among themselves, which is pernicious for hens. Therefore, I had Luc Daans make " special hen boxes " on the resting loft where the hens are locked up during the day. The hens are allowed to leave their resting place 3 times a day to have a drink. 
Before basketing, the cocks are never shown. The hens are allowed into the loft with the boxes at the time of basketing but once they have flown into their box they are immediately put into the basket."

Super Loft

Kris continues: "Success in pigeon racing lies behind many facets. Firstly, you have to have more than quality under your belt and we found this among others with Willy Daniels (his type is dominant in my loft) backed by pigeons from Stefaan Lambrechts, Carl Lambrechts, Juul van Looveren, Rudy van Reeth, Danny Van Dyck and top breeder "Olympic Jan" (a German Olympiad pigeon with a lot of Heremans blood) and Willy Daniels.

Secondly, your care must be on point. Feeding, by-products etc... every link is important

Third, and a factor not to be underestimated, is the loft. Nice anecdote here. In 2021, my daughters Alicia and Alina asked for a pigeon loft like their dad. For his children, a parent will do anything and they got their own loft. Against a wall, in a place where I would otherwise never build a pigeon loft, a mini loft with a corrugated iron roof and nine boxes was built. But, and here's the thing, the pigeons flew super in that small loft. The condition of the pigeons present was always much better than in the other lofts. For that reason, I reworked the "mini loft" into a "real pigeon loft" and the hens continued to perform super on it. This is my best loft and I never want to lose it!

Young pigeons

The 50 breeding couples mostly house in breeding boxes. The first 2 rounds are for our own use and the 3rd round is for "vouchers". Breeding has been very successful this year and we have more youngsters than really thought. All will get a chance but the selection bar will be a bit higher than usual this year. One that runs around squeaking too much and too long ... for such guys it's a strict regime.

Up to and including the moulting of the "little feathers", they are fed breeding mix (Versele-Laga). Afterwards, the feed is lightened with Gerry Plus. During the first months, "Daflor 3 in 1" goes into the drinking water daily and they are vaccinated against paramyxo/rota, smallpox and parathyphoid.

Darkening is done until mid-June and after that, supplementary lighting is done until the very last flight. 

The main objective of the youngsters is to finish the national flights. 

At this moment Kris offers on internet sale Pigeon Bids a magnificent group of 2024- pigeons and as we know Kris, only from the very best and only pigeons where Kris himself stands behind 100% are offered. 

This internet auction ends Tuesday, November 19 at 14h. (c.e.t.)

SOME TOPBIRDS IN THIS AUCTION ARE: