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Jan de Wijs (The Pigeon Boss)
Helmond – May 31, 2025. What a phenomenal performance by the dynamic duo Kimmenade-Verbakel in the CC Eindhoven race from Sens! Competing against 1,438 pigeons, they didn’t just win – they dominated. Their first signed pigeon, a lightning-fast hen, smashed the clock with the fastest speed in the entire competition zone!
Pure pigeon sport magic. What happened on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, was nothing short of epic. In the early morning, at 06:40, the pigeons were released from Pontoise (Cormeil) under clear skies. Over 22,000 winged warriors set their course toward the Netherlands — but only one pigeon tore through the skies and crossed the finish line first…
After weeks of turbulent weather and postponed races, the skies finally cleared on Friday, May 31st, 2025. The national Limoges race—moved up a day due to Saturday’s poor forecast—turned into a spectacular triumph for the powerhouse tandem Van Elsacker – Jepsen from Schilde.
On May 31st, 2025, the race from Melun Andrezel in Section 7 Region Z3 was more than just another flight. It was a spectacle. Against 1,450 pigeons, Team Hooymans NL from Wijk en Aalburg claimed 1st place with an outstanding performance and a top bird clocking an impressive 1,354 meters per minute.
In the world of racing pigeons, it seems that everything is up for debate lately. But sometimes… we cross the line. Just look at the current discussion about races that might be canceled or delayed due to expected weather conditions. Some fanciers now suggest we should move basketing days or change release locations last minute.
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 – a date that won’t be forgotten anytime soon in the Dutch pigeon racing scene. On this bright spring morning, no less than 9,799 pigeons were released at 08:00 AM in Hirson (France) for a challenging 388 km mid-distance flight to the north. With steady weather and a supportive tailwind, conditions were ideal for a fast race — but only one loft could take the crown.
If you want to give your marathon pigeons a natural performance boost, Herbovet Herbobeets is the perfect addition to their diet. This concentrated beet juice is one of the top products for improving endurance and recovery in pigeons. I’ve been using beet juice for years and have seen firsthand how it enhances oxygen efficiency and speeds up recovery after long flights.
Last Wednesday, I loaded up a group of pigeons and drove to Steenbergen for a training toss. Everything seemed perfect — blue skies, a light tailwind, and a basket full of eager wings. But when I got back home, I noticed something was off. Three of the birds didn’t return on time. They came back eventually, but much later than expected, and visibly tired.
Now, most fanciers would chalk it up to a tough day and move on. But here at my loft, every pigeon gets the attention it deserves — not just physically, but mentally too. And believe me, that mental side is massively underestimated in the pigeon sport.
As a pigeon racing enthusiast, I know better than anyone how important proper nutrition is for our feathered athletes. But besides a balanced feeding regimen, grit and minerals are just as essential! Yet, I still see some fanciers paying too little attention to this. That's why today, my Pigeon Boss Tip: never underestimate the importance of grit and minerals!
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