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With sale not already started there is commissions on lot 1 for £60, lot 3 for £100 and lot 7 for £100

PHONE IN SALE FOR DAGENHAM MARKING STATION FOR THE THAMES NORTH AND EASTERN COUNTIES FLYING CLUB Lot 1 Geoff & Barbara Kirkland, Stoke on trent: What a way to start the sale from the legend in the game 10 x 1st national, 6 x 2nd 5 x 3rd and several 4ths and many, many section wins. Geoff and Barbara have kindly donated a 2020 late-bred with the buyer of this lot having the pick of the bunch. Lot 2 Mark Bulled, Essex: Another unreal lot on offer. Mark and his late father Cecil, have been phenomenal flyers North and South and have left a legacy of winners for themselves and many others. Over 7x1st LNRC, 1st LSRCC, 1st BBC and 1st NFC, always at the top of the tree on the result sheet no matter, long or short. Mark is also the only loft to my knowledge to have won the top London Region award loft both on the north and south. Mark offers a young bird Lot 3 David Hales and Duncan Goodchild, Essex: Superb offer for anyone interested in international or long distance racing. 2019 was again following 2018 a phenomenal season in the international races with the BICC. 3rd overall in PIPA rankings of international races for UK lofts. Daves Diva making the PIPA top ranking list of best European hens in 2 extreme international marathon races. Kindly offer a young bird. Lot 4 George Baird, Lanarkshire: a fantastic offer from one of the top fanciers in the west of Scotland, flying into the biggest federation in the UK. George is offering a direct child summer bred of the famous Champion Hayley’s Comet. The winner of the best performance young bird in the SHU in 2015, when she won numerous times top positions in the club, section, federation flying against 5,000 birds average. Hayley’s bloodlines are successful in many lofts in the UK, and the keen eyed fancier will take note her bloodlines were prominent in a top sale at Blackpool, and she has already bred a national section winner, a lot definitely not to be missed. Lot 5 A Gadsdon & Son, East London: Father and son partnership, past winners of the LNRC from Thurso and Lerwick, numerous times Sprint Champions of the East London Federation, runner up to Tommy Long trophy and past winners of London RPRA region awards. The partnership has bred birds to win in England, Scotland and Wales up to federation level. The partnership turned south recently and have continued their winning ways both on their mid-week, Saturday clubs and had a number of top 50 performances with the BICC within the last two seasons. They now want to set their focus on international marathon races with the BICC. The partnership kindly offers a young bird from their David Hales stock. Lot 6 B & J Wilson, Essex: What a year this team had last season not only did they win the UBI combine, they also won the BICC from Guernsey. This partnership has been exceptional on the North road and with a BANG their success has taken the south road by storm. Another loft with a proven track record of breeding winners for other fanciers, with their fantastic family of Soontjens.. The partnership kindly offer a young bird from the stock loft. Lot 7 John & Theresa Gladwin(Formula 1 lofts), Essex: What a lot!! John & Theresa have been hugely successful on the North and south road routes, winning club, federations, combines, sections, RPRA regional awards and nationals. They have also a huge representation of producing winners in many, many other lofts. In 2015 they made the great decision to buy out Frans Zwols when he retired from the sport. Since then they are responsible for 2x1st BICCs, 2x1st BBC, 4x1st Welsh National, 1st Scottish National, 1st UNC, 1st E&K Amals, just unbelievable. John and Theresa offer a matched pair of 2020 May bred babies. John said the buyer can even have one from each pair being direct from a national or combine winner!! Do not miss this lot! Lot 8 Tanner & Symonds, Essex: A newly formed partnership for 2020, but no expense spared for obtaining some of the best UK and international winning marathon bloodlines. The partnership offer the best of David Hales bloodlines, with a summer bred 2020 baby being direct from a son of Tubby(Merit award winner 3rd Open BICC, 7th Open BICC, 8th Open BICC, 9th Open BICC plus many more) when paired to a daughter of Daves Diva(Merit award winner, 4th Open BICC 534 miles, 4th Open BICC 631 miles,6th Open BICC 534 miles, 8th Open BICC 595 miles). Lot 9 John Chipperfield, Kent: 2019’s King of Barcalona, unbelievable performance winning the race into the UK by some margin. John was a top sprint flyer on the North Road when racing in the heart of east London, and when moving to kent, he has set his sights on long distance racing, and is really making the UK stand up and look with 5x1st Open BICC under his belt, and believe me it will not stop there. John kindly donates a young bird to the cause. Lot 10 Dickie Pearmain, Essex: Another lot for the distance enthusiast, from being very successful on the north road when living in Dagenham, to moving to Wickford and to concentrate on the Long Distance International races with the BICC, to which they have 2x1st Opens to their name. They invested very heavily in the Nico Volkens pigeons, and the partnership offer a young bird from this family. Lot 11 Robbie & Andrew Wilton, Essex: This must be one of the most consistent lofts in the country, north or south this partnership is top of the tree, with their phenomenal family of pigeons. Highest prize winners in the Strong Thames North And Eastern Counties Club, which has many house hold names under its wings shows the class of this partnership. They have won many LNRC, and have won a number of the top organisations on the south road too. Their family of birds are winning throughout the UK and their birds are also performing very well in One loft races, don’t miss this opportunity a young bird from this top loft kindly donated. Lot 12 Central Lofts Eddy Butcher & Sons, Essex: This partnership has invested heavily in the best pigeons available whether short, middle or long distance. They have recently moved to deep Essex, and have started with young birds on the south road in 2019. Their birds have won throughout the UK with some really big performances in some of the biggest organisations. Eddy and the boys offer a May bred young bird from a Double Grandson of the New Laureaat when paired to a daughter of Darran Mcfaddens famous Pau Princess 2nd International, and dam of 2019 NFC Tarbes winner. Lot 13 Micky Watts, Essex: Micky must be considered the best Old hens flyer that the UK currently has, his record in old hens south road nationals is second to none. Micky has won multiple nationals and BICC’s and is highly competitive in the sprint, middle distance races where his name is always knocking on the door. Micky kindly offers a young bird. Lot 14 Jutla Bros, East London: Shakey, Jack and Vic, built up their name on the north road originally in the east London federation and the LNRC. Past Tommy long trophy winners, the highest accolade in the LNRC. The lads invest heavily in the best pigeons, and have made a name for producing top national pigeons for fanciers. They have a strong name yet again for producing winners throughout the UK. The lads kindly offer a pair of young birds for the cause. Lot 15 Mahoney Brothers, Essex: Another top loft at the sprint, middle distance category and past BICC winners. This loft was highly successful when racing in the heart of Dagenham, and was name that was top of the list consistently at club, federation and combine. Some years back they moved to Basildon, and their success followed, within a couple of seasons they cemented their name in history by winning the BICC. Their planet van loons, leen boers, van den bosche family have kept them winning at the highest level for many years, and they win for many other fanciers too. Pat and Tony offer a young bird. Lot 16 Tony Buckfield, Essex: A name that is always knocking around the top of the sheet in the strong Thames. Also winning the UBI combine in 2019 in falaise, Tony has been a strong competitor on the south for a number of years now. Lot 17 McDermott & Jones, Essex: Bernie and Martin, have not held back with their fine acquisitions since rekindling the old partnership this season. Straight away the partnership was rewarded with a 4th Open BICC and a 4th Open BBC, believe me the class this partnership possess it will not be long till they are crowned 1st open winners. The partnership kindly offers a young bird. Lot 18a & Lot 18b Nicolae George Bogdan, Hertfordshire: George is really starting to establish his name in the BICC international extreme marathon events. He was ranked 5th in the PIPA overall rankings of UK Lofts in 2019. He timed the 1st yearling in from Perpignan this year Miss Evi, who ended up 5th Open, and she was also 31st Open from Agen in the same year, winning George an RPRA London region award. George is offering a pair of 2019 late breds, in 2 separate lots, they are Jan Theelan X Arjen Beens bloodlines. Lot 19 Micky Connolly & Son, East London: Must be considered one of the best partnerships in London ever, 3x1st Open LNRC, Countless Section wins in the NRCC,1st Open E&K Amalgamations, 2 x Tommy long trophy winners Unreal amount of times East London Federation Highest prize winners and RPRA London region awards. Already have a 2nd Open BICC to their name, this partnership are top draw and will be top of the tree on the south road in the near distance future. Micky and Michael offer a grandchild young bird to their 1st Essex and Kent amal winner now owned by Formula 1 lofts. Lot 20 John Cowlin, Essex: Along with John Gladwin, the other side partner in Formula 1 Lofts. John is a fantastic flyer with a lot of wins both inland and over the channel. Deadly competitor in the Thames and always one to watch, and is always high up on the result when sending in the BICC, NFC and UBI. Past winner of the BICC, and top top fancier young birds or old birds. Lot 21 Joe House, Essex: Starting up again after a recent house move, small set up but highly competitive ex North road fancier whos success has continued with the change to south road. Tireless worker for the Thames and the BICC, with over 21 x top 50 BICC positions and 12 x top 10 sections. Lot 22 James Cook, Tumley Lofts: Unreal offer from James, Jame’s stud has an unreal success rate at producing winners especially national and section winners across the channel. They buy the very best birds available and own many many children of national winners, and very famously bought Pau Princess at Darran McFaddens sale. The stud kindly offer a young bird. All lots have an opening bid of £30, Name, address and loft number must be left with every bid, and the sale will be run from Friday 6th March 16:00 till Saturday 14th March 21:00. Bid updates will be updated daily on the clubs official facebook group The Grove Flying Club @ The Royal British Legion Becontree. For those not on facebook updates can be requested by phone Will also take bids on pigeon basics by private message only Lots 1 to 13 call Ryan on 07960921985 Lots 14 to 22 call Gary on 07702685639

Yeast infection

Your right matrix isn't what it once was, make it up urself? Done in the past and is just as good once u put some aniseed oil on it

Never get any wet feeders

Always in the stock loft

For me it's the Peter de Haan pigeon in night of stars from Red Rose as my underrated pick at Blackpool, a fantastic line of pigeons proven at the distance

Not pairing till February stock pigeons and naturals till April On 3 parts barley to 1 part beans

One group of 6 has become available, looking for quick sale no pedigrees not like above advertisement of 6 for 300, quick sale of the 6 for £200

Yes a fret can happen due to a hard race during the season, they used to be a prized possession of distance men. Tips for showing bring the bird in the house for over 24 hours with the heating on

One of the biggest advantages of moving out of the big smoke and into Essex means I can visit my good friend Duncan Goodchild, who looks after the birds and lofts of the late legend Dave Hales. I popped round this morning for a cup of tea and a chat and we got round to talking and looking at Daves Diva. Who is probably the most under-rated hens racing into the UK on the international distance scene, especially since she has only ever been entered and flown in 4 international races. However in these 4 races, she has an impressive record of; 4th Open, 1st Section Agen BICC, 245th International hens 4563 birds, 534 miles 4th Open, 4th Section Perpignan BICC, 499th International Hens 3289 Birds, 631 miles 6th Open, 4th Section Agen BICC, 147th International Hens 4666 birds, 731st international 12,099 birds, 534 miles 8th Open, 5th Section Narbonne BICC, 595 miles A terrific record at international racing with the BICC, interesting to add Daves Diva has been the best bird in the UK over 2 years from Agen in 2018-2019, when both races were extremely tough due to the extreme heat that France was having on both years. Her results from the BICC have awarded her a Certificate of Merit Award in recognition of this heart of a lion bird. To add to her achievements she also had a 21st Open from Bordeaux with the BBC 467 miles Her Bloodline? Well it's no shock as class breeds class! She is a direct daughter of Comfort Zone, 1st Open Marseille BICC in 2015, and she is also a granddaughter of the Immortal Tubby (Certificate of Merit Award winner, 2nd Sec E, 3rd Open BICC, 667th International Marseille 11244 birds 637 miles, 2nd Sec E, 9th Open BICC, 110th International Pau 8576 birds 575 miles on the day, 7th Sec E, 7th Open BICC Pau on the day, 8th Sec E, 8th Open BICC Marseille, and a breeder of a dynasty of top distance pigeons) So it's a no brainer when embarking on the south road change and distance journey that I have put Daves Diva as the base of my loft, and I have been very lucky to have a half Brother and Sister, 2 nephews, a niece, and a fantastic daughter when Daves Diva was paired to Just For John another Meritorious award winner for 3rd, 7th and 13th Open Perpignan with the BICC. Complimented with birds from Mark Bulled, Geoff & Clayton Preece, John Chipperfield, and Darran McFadden, the blood is there, just down to me and Dad to play our part of the game. I feel in the future well be hearing alot more about this great hen and her descendents, hopefully in my loft and I am sure many others

First year in 20 years I think that I'm not going to Blackpool

Yes but wouldn't change my opinion of how to feed during racing, as racing young birds is a an art if you want to be successful with ybs, my ways have changed dramatically and yb racing is no interest to me anymore

I was always against a heavy protein mixture for ybs, this year the birds got beans from weaning and would run upto 3 hours some days! This shocked me as it was against everything I believed in, there was also no yb sickness and the health was always spot on! The feed was changed for racing but tbh I was more concerned about the experience the ybs received then anything else as I didn't take a clock out all yb season

Can only speak of my own experience and Ive tried plenty

Never done well with unc birds here

I have been extremely privileged in my time of racing pigeons, whether that's scribing or being friends with certain fanciers who had champion pigeons. However I think this old boy although no longer filling tops the lot for myself as my all time favourite, he is of course Champion Tubby, Certificate of Merit Award winner, 2nd Sec E, 3rd Open BICC, 667th International Marseille 11244 birds 637 miles, 2nd Sec E, 9th Open BICC, 110th International Pau 8576 birds 575 miles on the day, 7th Sec E, 7th Open BICC Pau on the day, 8th Sec E, 8th Open BICC Marseille, Sire of 2nd Marseille, 3rd Perpignan, 7th Perpignan, 8th Pau, 13th Perpignan etc GSire of 4th Perpignan, 4th Agen, 6th Agen, 8th Narbonne etc Sire and G. Sire of Meritorious award winners

Drooping wing, blown out feathers and hunched up are you sure there isn't a health issue there Peter? From what your describing it sounds like symptoms of paratyphoid, or streppi? I think and know of many winners to come from old stock, and the quality of rearing never changed from when they was younger, so I do not think it is an age thing?

When I was sprinting the birds would be on Barley only from the time their ybs left the nest which was always mid January right up until the week of the first race!! Now they'll stay on beans and barley until I pair the widowhood up in late February and the naturals up in 2nd week april

Wingdown x lil gem

As many on basics will be aware the last year and a half the focus of my pigeon racing has been turning the pigeons from the North route to the south route, with the sole ambition is to build a team for international racing. With that in mind my sprint/middle distance team which I had built for many years with a lot of success were released and a new era at the loft is currently being created. Inductions came from the lofts of D Bullen & Son (direct son of rainy day boy 1st International Pau), Mark Bulled (direct son of legacy & Sgt Cecil) G & M Preece & Son (Direct Son Of Jack Jones), Dave Hales and Duncan Goodchild(The best has come from this loft, with many introductions), John Chipperfield (direct daughter of Lady Teresa 1st and 2nd Bicc), Darren Mcfadden ( Daughter of Megan's lad and Razors Girl), also Grandchildren of Wingdown and Little Gem, to supplement the stock young birds were also purchased to race from Dave Hales, Kirk Bullen. John Chipperfield also kindly bred me 6 ybs to try this season also. With this seasons losses at the channel with a team of yearlings and young bird racing with the new team being minimal, it leaves me in a position with the biggest team of old birds I have ever had, meaning the young bird team for next season will be much smaller then I've bred in a number of years, and because of this I offer to the fancy a select draft of young birds from the race team in 2 groups of 6, @ £300. These young birds are bred for distance racing in mind and as you can see no expense has been spared to create a team for the distance There will also be a select number of young birds available throughout the year from the stock team, price on application.

Yes a good toss and only takes 40 minutes, I do go and buy enough to last me till February so next time I have to go I'm ready for breeding

Neila I get mine in Maidstone Kent, Beans/maple mix for £8 a bag and barley at £4 a bag, all farmed by pigeon fanciers, so the barley is top quality and cut and clipped correctly

My methods have completely changed 50/50 barley and beans

I would have the hens on 100% barley apart from Friday and Saturday, and apart from those 2 days it would be less then 1 oz