Around the year 1860, two brothers, John and Alexander Hansenne, lived with their parents at Heusy, in the province of Liege, Belgium. John had as an intimate friend, M. Dedoyard, who possessed pigeons of remarkable quality. Mr. Dedoyard offered John, a couple of eggs from his best stock. The eggs were accepted, carefully packed, and John put them in his pocket. On his way home he looked in at a dance in the village and forgetting the pigeon eggs, spent the evening dancing. The next day he remembered with sudden alarm, Mr. Dedoyard's present still in his pocket. A hurried examination found the eggs intact. He gave the eggs to his brother Alexander, who, when he learned what had occurred to the treasures, had little hope of them hatching. Nevertheless, he placed them under a setting pair, and in due course, received a couple grand youngsters.
These proved to be two cocks, both Bronze Chequers, with one carrying a white flight. At a later time Alexander married and John remained with his parents. The two pigeons were divided, Alexander taking the Bronze Chequer, leaving John the Bronze Chequer white flight. John, so far as we know, was never mentioned again in connection with pigeons, and I think it is quite safe to assume that before long the white flight cock also became an inmate of Alexander's loft.
In 1886 a terrible epidemic of cholers broke out in Belgium, and two famous Vervier's fanciers, Guelissen and Bonjean were among the victims. Hansenne secured their birds, which were also of the Dedoyard damily. From this Guelissen, Bonjean, Dedoyard combination, the late Alexander Hansenne formed a formidable breed. This, perhaps was the most formidable that the long history of Belgium pigeon racing has ever recorded. Later on he secured a Blue white flight cock from M. Polis Verviers. He then bought all the birds of the Dedoyard brothers and it was from three of his own cock, mated to three hens from Dedoyard that Hansenne eventually built up the greatest and most formidable loft in Belgium.
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.
