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.
Arrived early and in perfect condition. I have 8 favorites.
The Alexander Hansenne is indeed a remarkable Racing Pigeon Strain. Dr Willaim Anderson in his book "The Sport of Racing Pigeons" 1947 writes extensively about this outstanding Fancier. I luck to have an original copy of the book. Need i say i myself have of the Bronze chequers in my stock loft Well wishes to you
Hello Dale, Donnie & Pam
Firstly, I would like to thank Dale for his persistence yesterday. Both
Linda and I were so sorry that your crossing was so difficult.
Originally, you texted me that you would wait for us---so of course we
would wait for you!!
We had a very pleasant return home with clear roads etc. But were
extremely tired and went to bed early!! I am extremely happy with the
selection of birds you sent even the replacement for 20512.
It was a pleasure dealing with the Zehr family. I spent time with the
birds in the garage last night and today speaking "Zehr Sion" to them.
Think they understood---at least until they learn "Trini Sion". Lol!!!
Thank you all once again.
Wishing you all and your families a very Happy Holiday Season!!!
Dave and Linda
The 3 birds arrived this morning in Aurora, Colorado safe and sound. Thanks. We'll do business again!!
Hello. We received the two boxes today with the four Hansenne pigeons. Arrived in excellent condition.
She is SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! Thank you guys for looking out for me. Can’t say enough about how much I love the bird and birds you have sent me.
Thank you so much, i got the bird! He's so beautiful, pin tail apple body, nice wing :)
Hello there, My name is Mike and live in Az, I had racing pigeons when I was young and now Im not young haha 61, Semi retired and determined to move to a place where I can fly birds again, want to get my grandkids involved. Anyway as a kid I flew some Sions and really enjoyed your website. When Im ready would love to get a few Sions again and see how they do. Any advice for an old newbie? lol
Hey Donnie, Saw your Birds on Ipigeon and must say, those are some Beautiful Heitzmans. They are very true to what I called the real thing. Beautiful Hansennes as well. Take Care, Chuck
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I have placed the pigeon recieved from you recently in a priority express shipment back to you in same box recieved. Bird was beautiful and healthy but we realized it’s nature is such that it needs to fly and be a racing pigeon. We can’t offer that life to it and realize it was a mistake to try this based on our situation
Bird has had not been outside and has been confined indoors in isolation since recieved.
Please give it the home it deserves.
Appreciate the care you took getting it to us!!!
Need some color on my team. Had some sion couple years ago when i had a partner who sick and could not care for his own birds. He liked sions so i bought some from you on pigeonauction.com. We alot of fun his sions against my team .He has since past on. His family called me and thanked me for letting fly with me he really looked forward race day. HE WON EVERY WEEK
Path: https://www.clayhavenfarms.com/pigeons/for-sale
Thank you guys so much for allowing me the opportunity to love these birds.