As the editor-in-chief of PigeonBoss.com, I bring you the most spectacular story of this season. There are those lofts where sparks fly, where pure passion and genuine craftsmanship unite. In the idyllic village of Zuiderwoude, you will find one of these absolute top locations. Welcome to the world of Familie Hendriks Pigeons, a name written in golden letters in the history books of the marathon pigeon sport.
What happened last weekend borders on the unbelievable, but for the experts, it is simply the confirmation of a phenomenal bloodline and an ironclad system.
The Wrecking Ball from Bressols: First Provincial Against 3,712 Pigeons!
Let us dive straight into the action and talk about absolute dominance. The race from Bressols was a true battle of attrition. Released at 1:00 PM under a burning sun of 25 degrees Celsius and with a tricky, moderately strong wind from the south-southwest, the real athletes showed their class. While the sky was clear with only a few clouds, the flight path demanded the absolute maximum stamina from these feathered powerhouses.
While the competition was still hopefully staring at the sky, the absolute super hen with ring number 2-8356662V clocked in at exactly 09:26:23 AM. With a staggering speed of 1,167 meters per minute, she completely outclassed the entire Holland West Section. A masterful first prize against no less than 3,712 pigeons over a distance of more than 983 kilometers! That is not luck, that is pure class and bravado!
The Familie Hendriks Pigeons sent a strong team of 35 competitors to the front and managed to take no less than 9 clean prizes. Familie Hendriks won the 1st, 30th, 50th, 418th, 681st, 750th, 764th, 951st, and 1017th prizes against 3,712 pigeons on Bressols, which, with 9 prizes out of 35 basketed pigeons, results in a beautiful prize percentage of 25.7%. In addition to the provincial victory, they also took the 30th and 50th prizes in the ranking. This is a performance that makes the heart of any pigeon fancier beat faster, showing just how beautiful and energetic our sport can be!
Dominate the Races with the Ultimate System
The System and the Indestructible Foundation
Behind this success lies a wonderful story of the brothers Gert Jan and Jeroen Hendriks. Together with their close family, they form a tight-knit team that breathes and lives the pigeon sport with a huge dose of fun. Their journey started back in 1980 with fancy pigeons behind their parental home in Halfweg. After a successful period, they made a fresh start in Zuiderwoude in 2005, where they focus fully on the toughest morning release races of the ZLU and the Fondunie 2000.
The secret of Familie Hendriks Pigeons is as simple as it is effective:
Selecting extremely strictly for character and endurance
A rock-solid belief in a natural system where pigeons enjoy an open loft all year round
A breeding strategy where 95% of the breeding pairs are re-paired every year in a fascinating search to discover the absolute gems
Combining historical top lines like the legendary Jan Theelen and Van der Wegen pigeons with modern icons from Jelle Jellema and Kees Droog
These gentlemen prove that anyone who uses their head and knows how to hold a pigeon can reach the absolute top of this fascinating hobby while having a blast. It is a sport of adrenaline, suspense, and, above all, intense joy when that first pigeon drops out of the sky like an arrow.
World-Class References
Anyone digging into the history of this loft will find monumental pigeons. Think of the legendary ‘Suarez’, who claimed victory from Bordeaux in the Fondunie 2000 against more than 2,200 pigeons in 2014. Or the miracle hen ‘IJsje’, the 1st National Ace Pigeon Perpignan over three years, who now forms the foundation for their future Barcelona racers.
The genetics of Familie Hendriks Pigeons inherit so dominantly that other top lofts are reaping the rewards as well. For instance, a sister of their famous ‘Tarbes’ is none other than the mother of ‘Ixia’, the absolute star pigeon at the national champions Verweij de Haan. This once again highlights that we are dealing with a goldmine of athletic quality.
The victory from Bressols shows that Familie Hendriks Pigeons is hungrier than ever. It is a true promotion for the entire pigeon sport, an ode to pure craftsmanship, and a reminder of why we all love this game so passionately. Keep believing in your own system, enjoy every single race, and who knows, you might soon be shining just like these champions from Zuiderwoude!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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