Egg-citing News: The First Egg of the One Pair Barcelona Challenge is Here!

Dear pigeon enthusiasts from around the world, the moment has finally arrived! The first egg for our ambitious project, the One Pair Barcelona Challenge, has arrived! This is a unique project where we will follow every step of a team of pigeons preparing for the ultimate challenge: the race to Barcelona in 2028.

The Beginning of a Legend?
On May 21, 2024, the first egg of our future champion was born. Let me introduce you to the proud parents: father "Genesis" and mother "Vanguard." Together they form the perfect pair, the cornerstones of our ambitious project.

The Egg
This magical egg measures 38 x 26 millimeters and weighs exactly 18 grams. It will carry the ring number NL.24-8362451, and we have decided to name our new addition "Nova". A name that perfectly matches our hopes and expectations for this future star.

What Can We Learn from our project?
Here at the Pigeon Boss, The Home of the One Pair Barcelona Challenge, we are determined to document every detail of Nova's and all others development. We aim to answer fascinating questions such as:

1. Are pigeons that weigh 18 grams as eggs better than those that weigh 17 grams?
2. Do pigeon eggs always weigh the same?
3. Can we determine the best and smartest pigeons based on the size of the egg?
4. Which color will perform the best in the future?
5. And more.... leave your suggestions in the comments!

Nova is the first puzzle piece in a great mystery that we will solve together. We will meticulously record, analyze, and share all data with you, our enthusiastic community of pigeon lovers.

Why is This Important?
Barcelona is not just any race; it is the ultimate challenge in pigeon racing. By following Nova from the very beginning, we gain unique insights that can help us breed the ultimate racing champion. This project offers an unprecedented opportunity to refine and share our knowledge and techniques with the world.

Join Our Adventure!
We invite you all to be part of this exciting adventure. Follow us on social media, subscribe to our newsletter, and don't miss a single update about Nova and its siblings. Together, we will shape the future of pigeon racing, and who knows, maybe Nova will be the pigeon that crosses the finish line first in Barcelona in 2028!

With great enthusiasm and passion,

Jan de Wijs
Blogger and Racing Pigeon Expert