Direct Eijerkamp pigeon wins 1. Provincial Luyksgestel against 5,068 pigeons for Henk Douna in Donkerbroek
A few weeks ago, Henk Douna clinched gold in the National Grand Prix Chalons en Champagne, winning 1. National against 9,709 pigeons with his champion pigeon "Boreen", who also posted the fastest time against 30,333 pigeons. We featured a detailed report on this victory, highlighting that the winning pigeon of the National Grand Prix was bred at the Eijerkamp breeding lofts in Brummen. "Boreen" is a daughter of the top breeder Bor"Bor", paired with "Ireen", one of Henk Douna's best pigeons. Now, Henk Douna has achieved another remarkable victory in Friesland, winning 1. Provincial Luyksgestel against 5,068 pigeons with "Bonte Eijerkamp", another direct Eijerkamp pigeon. This pigeon has consistently performed well, securing multiple early prizes in speed and middle-distance races. As mentioned in our previous report (link naar repo Boreen), Henk Douna excels in this sport with outstanding success.
The best results for "Bonte Eijerkamp" at provincial level now are:
- 1. Prov. Luyksgestel 5,068 pigeons
- 11. Chimay 16,354 pigeons
- 22. Prov. Weert 18,654 pigeons
- 23. Prov. Weert 11,619 pigeons
- 31. Prov. Boxmeer 12,927 pigeons
- 52. Prov. Duiven 12,877 pigeons
"Bonte Eijerkamp" after the race with her partner
"Bonte Eijerkamp", NL21-1668208NL21-1668208, was bred from Hawk"Hawk" and "Aurora" (NL20-7024003NL20-7024003), obtained as an egg from a close pigeonfriend, Willem de Bruijn. "Aurora" is a daughter of "Viscount" paired with the top hen "Phoebe", who was 2. National Ace Pigeon Young Birds and is now one of the key hens for the foundation pigeon "Murphy’s Law" in the loft of Willem de Bruijn.
Hawk"Hawk", NL19-3951111NL19-3951111, is a son of the top hen Beetle"Beetle", crowned 1. National Ace Pigeon Yearlings in 2019 and now a top breeder at the Eijerkamp lofts. Offspring of Beetle"Beetle" have won numerous major victories and ace pigeon titles at all levels within pigeon racing, both domestically and internationally. This is no surprise given "Beetle’s" lineage, which traces back to the finest Leo Heremans-Ceusters pigeons. Her father, Vetblauwe Jackpot"Vetblauwe Jackpot", is one of the best breeders in the last decade, sired by the renowned Jackpot"Jackpot", arguably the best descendant of "Olympiade 003", paired with Kadootje"Kadootje", a daughter of the famous Nieuwe Olympiade"Nieuwe Olympiade". "Beetle’s" mother, Uniek"Uniek", is a daughter of Barend J."Barend J." x Aniek"Aniek", with Aniek"Aniek" being a daughter of "Zé Roberto" paired with a daughter of Euro"Euro", showcasing a pedigree filled with champions.
Beetle
NL2018-1627902
1. Nat. Ace pigeon Yearlings De Allerbeste 2019
1. Nat. Ace pigeon Middle Distance Pipa 2019
2. Nat. Ace pigeon Pipa ranking SD/MD 2019
1. | Niergnies | 1,597 pigeons | 299 km |
2. | Niergnies | 2,748 pigeons | 299 km |
5. | Tienen | 2,882 pigeons | 166 km |
7. | Prov. Chalons | 17,360 pigeons | 373 km |
10. | Prov. Morlincourt | 22,392 pigeons | 359 km |
1. | Sourdun | 5,271 pigeons |
1. | Luyksgestel | 5,068 pigeons |
1. | Tienen | 3,260 pigeons |
1. | Rethel | 2,091 pigeons |
1. | Race 7 Afrika Pro'23 | 1,367 pigeons |
Aurora
NL2020-7024003
8. | Niergnies | 5,573 pigeons |
8. | Chimay | 1,879 pigeons |
20. | NPO Nanteuil | 7,509 pigeons |
20. | Niergnies | 2,435 pigeons |
22. | Bierges | 4,925 pigeons |
23. | Moeskroen | 2,652 pigeons |
'Aurora' is mother of
25. Nat. Ace pigeon Yearlings De Allerbeste 2022
2. | Weert | 1,161 pigeons |
7. | Etroeungt | 6,724 pigeons |
8. | Niergnies | 1,744 pigeons |
8. | Heusden-Zolder | 1,496 pigeons |