Lenaerts Jozef from Gorsem wins 1st Provincial Limoges yearlings in Limburg
11 Jul 2024
Gorsem - Lenaerts Jozef and his sons Luc and Carlo achieved an impressive feat by taking the provincial victory among the yearlings in the national flight from Limoges. Their pigeon, BE23-5035606, was the fastest of no fewer than 717 yearlings in the province of Limburg. At national level, this pigeon achieved 10th place against 6,838 yearlings, an achievement of stature.
BE23-5035606: A promising pigeon
Carlo Lenaerts proudly says: "This cock is a very calm pigeon. Well built and is played on widowhood." In addition to this provincial victory, this pigeon has also achieved previous successes:
81st Chimay against 3,421 pigeons
81st Sens against 1,762 pigeons
135th Dizy-le-Gros against 2,218 pigeons
621st Sens against 8,862 pigeons
Second Provincial in old birds
The Lenaerts family not only scored with their yearlings. They also clocked an early pigeon in the old birds category from Limoges. With the pigeon BE21-5028974 they won the 2nd provincial place against 639 old birds and gained the 16th place nationally against 6,889 old birds. With a total of 8 pigeons in the basket towards Limoges and 2 pigeons flying in the lead, we can speak of a successful flight for the Lenaerts family.
Care and nutrition: the key to success
Jozef, Carlo and Luc swear by proper care and nutrition for their pigeons. "In terms of nutrition, we mainly use the Versele mixtures such as Gerry-Plus and Champion. The by-products and medical guidance all come from Raf Herbots," Carlo said. "The daily care is mainly done by Luc. The hens are taken care of by me in the evening. Everything is done here in consultation and we still ask the good advice of our father Jozef."
The entire Herbots team wishes Jozef, Carlo and Luc heartfelt congratulations on this brilliant achievement.
Maarten Herbots