In June 2023, six young pigeons, expertly bred by DuijvesteinHattem, joined the Combinatie. By their second year, three of the six stood out with remarkable performances. Sadly, one fell victim to a hawk, leaving two to carry the legacy into 2025. These two stars have already proven themselves on Agen and Bergerac, and all eyes are now on Barcelona—where we hope they’ll deliver their best flight yet!

A New Son Star Joins DuijvesteinHattem

The skies tell stories of legends, and Ilona (Comb .Kroon & Erren) is one of them. This remarkable pigeon, NL20-1299928, has etched her name in the annals of the ZLU races with a breathtaking record: flying to prize eight times in her career.

Her brilliance is unmatched, highlighted by her titles as 5th National Ace Pigeon Barcelona over 4 years and 7th National Ace Pigeon Perpignan over four years.

As 2025 unfolds, DuijvesteinHattem has made a bold move to secure Ilona’s legacy.

A promising Son of this iconic bird has now joined our loft.

With her extraordinary pedigree and a genetic blueprint for success, hopes soar high for the next chapter of greatness.

The team at DuijvesteinHattem is eager to see what this young star will bring.

Will he carry the family tradition of conquering the skies, or perhaps blaze her own trail?

One thing is certain: his story is just beginning, and it promises to be as awe-inspiring as her mother’s.

Here’s to a future of thrilling races and new legends in the making!

The NL25-1138840 is a Son Ilona