Lecke Opens the Breeding Engine to the World
If you have ever promised yourself that one day you would invest in true top-class bloodlines, then this is exactly the kind of auction you had in mind. No noise,…
Leon van Hintum Triumphs from Nanteuil – The Rise of a True Champion
On Saturday, May 10th, 2025, the skies above Brabant turned electric as 11,781 pigeons were released from Nanteuil (Chevrainvilliers) at 07:45 AM for a mid-distance race of approximately 353 kilometers.…
Also The Netherlands Shuts Down Bird Events but the Racing Pigeon World Stands Tall
The announcement dropped today. The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature has tightened its national ban on all bird-related events. Not some birds. Not only so-called risk…
Golden Glory Awaits at MyLoft OLR 2026: Exclusive 14K Rings for the Champions
If there is one OLR that pushes the bar higher year after year, it is MyLoft. The organisation radiates professionalism, the race program is honest yet challenging, the facilities are…
Why Auctions Disappear Immediately After Closing and What’s Really Going On
As Pigeon Boss, I often get asked the same question. “Why do auctions on pigeon sites vanish the moment they close?” And not always in a neutral tone. “What are…
Den Berger Speaks: Water Control, the step toward sustainable drinking hygiene for racing pigeons
Or: Why clean drinking water decides between victory and defeat The health, vitality, and performance of racing pigeons depend on many factors, from high-quality feeding and optimal training to a…
Pigeon Fair Kassel 2025 | The Spirit of Our Sport Cannot Be Stopped
If there is one thing Kassel 2025 proved beyond any doubt, it is this. You can keep the pigeons at home, but you will never keep the fanciers away. And…
FLEUR brings national glory to Jan Grootoonk on Pau 2025
1st National Pau – 3,281 old birds | A story of excellence, pedigree and ambition The first international marathon of 2025 delivered fireworks. And no one shone brighter than Jan…
Comb. Vierhout (Nunspeet) smashes to 1st place with 1469 m/min from Hirson!
Race Data Division & Race: Division 8 – J32 Hirson Number of pigeons entered: 8,892 Liberation point & winning distance: Hirson → Nunspeet – 296.963 km Liberation time: 08:30 Winning…
Koen De Backer Pigeons: the Barcelona machine from Hoevenen
A morning on Barcelona Picture this. You have just finished a season in which you became 1st national champion KBDB long distance yearlings. The whole country knows your team can…