If there is one thing I truly love in our wonderful pigeon sport, it is pure passion combined with real family spirit! And if you are looking for those exact ingredients, you don’t just have to look in Belgium or the Netherlands.
No, take a flight across the ocean to Decatur, Indiana, in the United States!
That is where Wes Lamons resides with his fantastic Lamons Family Loft. A special thanks goes out to John Ward for putting us in touch with Wes! And believe me, my friends: what Wes is accomplishing there together with his family is nothing short of extraordinary!
No Cold Breeding Factory, But Pure Family Passion!
In an era where top-tier pigeon racing can sometimes feel cold or overly commercial, Wes takes a refreshingly different approach. Wes brings about 25 years of experience in the pigeon sport to the table. But don’t ask him for a cold, impersonal breeding factory.
For the Lamons family, pigeon racing is a genuine family adventure! Together with his wife Tiffany and their children, Wes manages the loft. Daily care, feeding, loft management, and the continuous observation of the birds: everyone pitches in. You can feel that warm, daily commitment in everything they do. The pigeons are calm, top healthy, and receive all the care they deserve. And when an early bird drops from a major race? The whole family is celebrating together on the yard! Isn’t that what our beautiful sport is all about?
Quality Over Quantity on the Sharpest Edge
Wes holds a crystal-clear philosophy: quality always comes before quantity! No overcrowded lofts with thousands of birds, but a well-thought-out, manageable winter colony of around 200 pigeons.
And where do you test that quality best these days? Exactly, on the neutral battlegrounds of the international One Loft Races (OLR)! Where all pigeons are trained and cared for under identical conditions, only pure class, mental toughness, and orientation power count.
Wes never hesitates to invest in the sharpest bloodlines available on the planet. He seeks out proven winners and foundation birds that have shown they can make the difference against thousands of competitors.
Gold in the Breeding Loft: The Absolute Stars of Lamons
When walking through the loft in Decatur, the sheer quality on display is mind-blowing. At the very core of Lamons Family Loft stand five world-class top breeders: Miss Maurice, Marple, Red Monkey, Justa Feelin, and Little Sugar.
Take a look at a few absolute gems from his breeding and racing team:
“Justa Feelin”: A true cornerstone cock of Lamons Family Loft and, in Wes’s eyes, the best breeding cock he has ever owned! Bred from inbred “Romario” × “Marple”, he combines world-class blood with the ability to reproduce quality generation after generation. He is already father to the 6th Place Final winner at the 2023 Hoosier Classic Million Dollar Race, and his descendants continue to make their presence felt across major OLRs.
“Little Sugar”: A powerhouse racer and breeder that achieved Equal 1st Final in the 2022 Hoosier Classic Million Dollar Race (373 miles vs 1,655 pigeons from 612 lofts), winning a staggering $86,000 USD!
“Miss Maurice”: Absolute royalty! This phenomenal hen won the famous Knockout competition at the South Africa Million Dollar Race (SAMDPR), placing 22nd Final and 179th, 162nd, and 103rd on the Hot Spots, winning over $47,000 USD. Today, she stands as a foundation hen at Lamons Family Loft.
“Red Monkey”: A premier pillar of the loft and sire/grandsire to champions. He sired “Miss San Diego”, who flew Equal 1st at The Holiday Classic Final Race on 11/24/2025 (6th in the clock at 308 miles vs 246 pigeons), breaking away to win over 21 minutes ahead of the 2nd drop!
“Marple”: The legendary 1st Place Final Race winner of the Victoria Falls World Challenge 2018/19 (winning $225,000 USD). A hen with iron determination whose genetics run deep in the Lamons family.“Lamons 5-2026”: (0005-AU26-LFL): Fresh, hot-off-the-press success! On September 15, 2026, this magnificent athlete claimed 1st Place at the Hoosier Classic Million Dollar Race (Sprint 2 – Training 25, 65 Miles) against an astonishing 3,813 pigeons from 704 lofts, flying at a speed of 1849.8 yards per minute!
“Battlefield” (AU.23-LAMONS 527): On the grueling Victoria Falls World Challenge 2024, “Battlefield” flew to a sensational 18th place in the Final Race against the world’s absolute elite!
“Marple”: The legendary 1st Place Final Race winner of the Victoria Falls World Challenge 2018/19 (winning $225,000 USD). A hen with iron determination whose genetics run deep in the Lamons family.The breeding prowess in this loft reaches even further globally: a full brother to “Little Sugar” fathered the winner of the Mexico Triple Corona OLR (1st Final at 610 km / 380 miles, winning approximately $65,000 USD).
Lamons 5-2026 (Ring Number: 0005-AU26-LFL)
This outstanding athlete took 1st Place on the Hoosier Classic Sprint 2 on September 15, 2026. Racing over 65 miles against a massive field of 3,813 birds from 704 lofts, this victory highlights the current vliegkracht and form of the loft.
Little Sugar (Top Breeder)
A proven champion on the big stage, Little Sugar scored Equal 1st Final in the 2022 Hoosier Classic Million Dollar Race over a distance of 373 miles, winning $86,000 USD. Little Sugar remains a cornerstone of the breeding team.
Justa Feelin (Ring Number: GFL 231-21)
An inbred Romario × Marple cock, considered by Wes to be the finest breeding cock he has ever owned. He is already the sire to the 6th Place Final winner in the Hoosier Classic, passing down elite winning genetics generation after generation.
Miss Maurice (Ring Number: IHU19-S 014359)
A true foundation hen for Lamons Family Loft. Miss Maurice was the SAMDPR Knockout Winner and placed 22nd in the Final Race, earning over $47,000 USD in prize money before anchoring the kweekhok in Decatur.
Miss San Diego (Daughter of Red Monkey)
Demonstrating incredible breakaway speed, Miss San Diego finished Equal 1st in the Holiday Classic Final Race in 2025 over 308 miles. She trapped 6th in the clock while finishing a staggering 21 minutes ahead of the second drop.
Marple (Ring Number: DV.18-06306-368)
A world-renowned performer, Marple claimed 1st Place in the Final Race of the Victoria Falls World Challenge 2018/19, winning $225,000 USD. Her bloodline continues to influence top results across major One Loft Races.
Battlefield (Ring Number: AU.23-LAMONS 527)
Testing its mettle against the absolute global elite, Battlefield flew to a impressive 18th Place in the Final Race at the Victoria Falls World Challenge 2024.
Inspiration for All of Us!
The story of Wes Lamons proves once again that you do not need a mega commercial empire to compete at the absolute top of the world stage. With a clear vision, relentless selection, rock-solid quality, and the unconditional support of your family, you can conquer the world!
Wes and his family show us how fantastic our pigeon sport is when lived with brio, joy, and passion. A deep bow of respect for what they are building in Indiana.
Keep your eyes on them, because Lamons Family Loft is a name we will be seeing at the very top of the race results for years to come!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
