Johny Janssens (Eksel) wins 3rd Nat. Tulle II against 5,753 yearlings

Eksel - Johny Janssens put in a handsome performance on the national flight from Tulle. He can proudly report that he took the 1st provincial prize for the province of Limburg against 588 yearlings, and where he was the fastest of 1,123 old and yearlings combined. With this brilliant performance, he also grabbed the 3rd national prize against 5,753 yearlings. In addition to his provincial winner, Johny had another early old pigeon at Tulle taking 13th provincial place against 535 old birds and 76th place nationally against 4,964 old birds.

Family of Top Pigeons

Johny explains a bit more about his winner: "BE23-5064807, my winning pigeon, is a daughter of my 5th Olympiad pigeon Pozan Cat. B 2019. She is also a half-sister of "Olympic Speedgirl", the 3rd Olympiad pigeon Cat. A Belgium 2019-2020, who was also 7th World Best Pigeon Speed 2020 Belgium and 11th Nat. Ace Pigeon Speed. Meanwhile, this is my 14th provincial win."

Game System

Johny explains that he works with cocks on widowhood. He starts with about 28 cocks and 50 hens. One loft is fully widowhood and one loft with hens on widowhood with the partner staying at home, which usually performs best. The hens are outside in the aviary day and night and only join their partner in the loft when they return home and on Wednesday, one day before basketing, for half an hour. "I try to keep everything as simple as possible and still find that to be the best system," said Johny.

Feeding System and Breeding

Johny uses Aidi feed for all his pigeons and largely follows the schedules, with slight adjustments depending on the heaviness of the flight. He has about 24 breeding pairs.

Base Pigeons

Johny's success is partly due to the strong basic pigeons of Heremans, Nulens Camiel (from the line of "De Fenomenale", 1 Nat. ace pigeon long-distance KBDB), his old strain of F. Marien x combi Van De Wiel-Schreuder, Dierickx-Vissers (Zele) (via Clerinx-Yskout), W. De Bruyn via M. Lossignol, and Gebr. Scheele (via Ryks Kristine).

Some Highlights

Johny's impressive list of achievements includes:
1st Nat. Champion L.D. Young Pigeons KBDB 2005
1st Olympiad Pigeon L.D. Ostend 2007
1st Nat. La Châtre 2011 (fastest of 36,950 pigeons)
1st Superstar of The Year Fond Golden Pigeon Belgium 2006
1st Nat. zone C. Limoges yearlings 2009
1st Nat. zone C. La Châtre 2011
2nd Nat. Limoges yearlings 2009
2nd Nat. Châteauroux 2014
1st Nat. zone Argenton 2021
3rd Nat. Ace Olympiad Speed Cat.A. 2019-2020 Belgium

His provincial wins include:
1st Prov. La Châtre 2011
1st Prov. Limoges 2009
1st Prov. Argenton 830b
1st Prov. Orleans 2,595b
1st Prov. Melun old 2002
1st Prov. Melun yearlings 2002
1st Prov. Issoudun 2013
1st Prov. Châteauroux 2014
1st Prov. Gien 2017
1st Prov. Sourdun 2019
1st Prov. Sens 2020

Conclusion

With his drive, experience and exceptional pigeons, Johny Janssens has once again firmly established his name in pigeon racing. His success is an inspiration to many and proves that dedication and passion are the keys to great performances. The provincial victory from Tulle is just one of the many triumphs already achieved by Johny and we are looking forward to what is yet to come! 
Johny, congratulations from the whole Herbots team!

Maarten Herbots