The pigeon strain of Georges and Victor Fabry of Liege, Belgium, played an important part in the history of European pigeon racing, in fact the Fabrys have been successful wherever the sport has put down its roots.
The creator was Georges Fabry, and Victor was his son. Georges really started in in the sport in1913 when he
arrived in Liege to start a pharmacy business where he built a loft over his shop.To stock it he decided upon theHansenne strain, for Alexander Hansenne then was considered by many as the best pigeon man in the world. This purchase of Hansennes indicated Georges Fabry's astuteness for to start he was determined to stock the very best.
Between the two world wars competing against approximately 4,000 flyers, the Fabry lofts were champions in1928 and1929. From1930 to the start of the Second World War the Fabrys won many championships and National races including scoring nine times in the Angouleme National taking the gold medal for the highest number of prizes with an entry of 12 pigeons.
Unfortunately the German invasion of Belgium interrupted more success and many of the Fabry family ended up in Germany where some were destroyed. However, Fabry managed to retrieve a number and after the war ended bolstered his remaining stock withBricoux's followed in about1950 with a a hen fromVanbruaene and another fromDe Scheemaecker. This was not the last occasion to introduce other bloodlines but one of his important acts of management was to purchase his own bloodlines from those where successful at racing Fabry's. This ensured a revitalization and continuing conformity of the phenotype.
There then began a very successful period for the Fabry's including the hatching in1947 of a blue check hen called'Heroine' who was to prove a fabulous racer and breeder winning as a yearling1st National St. Vincent at a distance of 945 kilometres in atrocious conditions. This great hen mothered in due course'Porthos' the winner of two million Belgian francs within the period of 2 years and who in turn became the grand sire to theJanssen Brothers' Halve Fabry'. Then there was'Zotteke' who bred amongst others the famous'Monty' and'Aiglon' and the exceptional racer called'Fangio' who won one million Belgian francs over a period of four years. Oh one could go on and on but the space is limited. Georges Fabry was a meticulous record keeper and good ventilation was necessary for his lofts. He cleaned out twice per day and yearlings and old birds were raced on widowhood. The young birds were trained up to 250 kilometres and contrary to most widowhood flyers, he did not believe in breeding his widowers before the racing season began because this method helped the cocks maintain their form longer. As a family the Fabry's cross well with theJanssens and the strain have proven to be very successful in the USA.
Pam please tell Donnie these Hansennes do indeed have a lot of class. Large wings like I've never seen like maybe on a duck or owl. They have a lovely prance, and their Roman noses takes the cake. Love it! Keep up the good breeding Donnie.
Dear Don,
Just sending a gift for my appreciation for getting such nice Sion birds from you. When I get some youngsters from them, I will send you some photos. I am still planning on purchase another hen and cock. Have a good breeding season with your birds.
Received birds this morning here in Missouri. They are safe and both beautiful.
Beautiful female pigeon. Lovely mix of colors, fether quality and great posture. I figured her picture wasn't the best pose. The male is impressive and very masculine looking and I'm happy to say they are calm and get along very well together. Thanks again they are gorgeous....
The birds arrived today got them all tucked in the loft. You saved the best for last I think there nice birds ,,only sorry I didn't buy a couple of the other hens. Thanks alot
Hello. I received the birds today they look great. Thank you very much.
The Hen is here! Awesome bird & I can feel the power just holding her. She is very calm pigeon & that is always a plus. Thanks so much!
Hi this is Nate from Wisconsin. I just wanted to let you know the Andalusian cockbird made it here in good shape today. Thanks again!
Hi Don, birds are adapting well. I like their presentaion & calmness. Looks like they will fit in with my birds. I see what you mean about the BB. We'll see how he produces. Might b a genetic thing & go away when crossed with and unrelated hen.
Regards
Jim
Halo! Just picked up bird from post office. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much for your attention. the pigeons are beautiful and eat well. Im recommending your pigeons to my friends. I hope to buy more pigeons from you in the future. Thank you.
Arrived early and in perfect condition. I have 8 favorites.
