Racing Pigeon Pictorial International – June 2018

‘handsome is as handsome does’
to be very accurate judging by
the amazing performances of
the post war Huyskens-Van
Riel’s.

I am told that the double decker
loft which was situated in Cois
Huysken’s large garden was
designed close to perfection
being spacious and with plenty
of fresh air but no drafts. For 11
years between 1945 until 1956
which must has seemed like an
eternity to the competition the
birds belonging to Huyskens-Van
Riel terrorised the Antwerp
Union and beyond before the
decision was made to sell their
team. The bidders at the sale
dispersed birds to many countries

around the globe.

After leaving the museum I was

introduced to Freddy de Prins

who has recently been selected to

re-introduce racing from the old

Scheemaecker loft site. I must

admit that I thought it rather sad

when on my previous visit a

couple of years earlier to see the

lofts lying empty. While chatting

to Freddy it was clear that he has

big ambitions and plans for the

future and I will watch out for

the name Scheemaecker in the

forthcoming years.

For anyone visiting Antwerp I can

recommend a trip over to Sint

Antonius but before you go there

make sure that it is open.

‘Super Ben’ one of the finest Barcelona birds ever owned and raced

by Robert Ben.

Legends of Pigeon

Racing –

Roger J Lowe

Roger Lowe started

his racing pigeon

career in 1971 in

Reading a hot bed

of the best flyers.

Recognised today

as Orbital Lofts he

is well known all

over Europe

having won numerous Classic and

National races.

In this film Roger explains his systems

and methods which has taken him to the

top of this sport including breeding,

feeding, training, loft management, flying

old birds on the widowhood system and

visiting NFC marking station with his

birds. Also included is young bird

management involving the darkness and

lofts system.

Legends of Long

Distance Pigeon

Racing –

Mr & Mrs

Geoff Kirkland

One of England’s

top ambassadors

in the sport of

pigeon racing is

Geoff Kirkland.

With 11 National

wins to his credit

to date his performances are outstanding.

Today together with his wife Barbara

these modest fanciers continue to win at

all distances at the highest level.

In this 2 hour film Geoff talks about his:-

Background, Widowhood – hen and cock

lofts, Feeding and medication, Young

Bird Lofts, Stock Birds.

In this informative and educational film

Geoff shares his methods and thoughts

that can only help others who wish to

succeed in pigeon racing.

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