This loft is situated in a lovely garden in close proximity to his beautiful residence and I can assure you that the loft in every way is in keeping with his home. It is three stories high; the ground floor being used as a garage of four car capacity. The next floor being used for grain storage with all the appliances for screening and cleaning. On the top floor are the lofts, and on entering, one is quite taken aback for a moment as you are right in amongst the birds. No passages corridors or wired partitions to look through. What a sight for a pigeon man! Mealics and light red chequers are predominant with a few blue chequers and an odd splash or two. Everyone looks alike as regards type and all are very tame and intelligent. There were six of us in this loft including M. Sion and his Loftman and these birds were walking between our legs and round about us as if they knew all about it and were not the least perturbed. This particular loft is approximately 20 feet long by 15 feet wide so you can see if they had been wild, they had every opportunity of doing their stuff. M. Sion was picking them off the floor and from their perches without any fuse. There was no occasion to shut eyes and make a dive at any particular bird. When M. Sion gave us the birds to handle, I personally got the surprise of my life. The first bird, Oh Boy! A super pigeon, the second ditto, the third top-notcher and so on until I began to wonder if I was dreaming all this, but alas, even Paul Sion recognized as one of the greatest of pigeon men could not keep up the standard of super pigeons throughout his loft. After handling about ten I came back to earth as I realized the super pigeon had gone and I was now getting exceptionally good birds I and then we as we progressed through the loft, I was eventually handling just good birds. Of course, you must remember that it is not only the perfect pigeons that race well although a perfect pigeon has a better chance of being a better racer, other things considered equal. I intend in the near future to handle these ten birds.
The "Young Bird" lofts were next for inspection. I was not so impressed with the young stock, and in fact was disappointed. Perhaps after handling the old birds, I expected too much. After consideration I think the young Sion birds need time to develop and as M. Sion rest his yearling probably that is the reason why. The racing loft was spacious and big, in fact, everything appeared to be on the large size. Nestboxes were roomy, the box perches were extra-large and are portable. The nestboxes are built from the ceiling to the floor on three sides, the windows and trapping arrangements being on the other side. When the racing season is over the nest are all closed, and the box perches placed in front of them. M. Sion races mostly on the widow-hood system.
A visit to M. Sion is not complete without partaking of a meal and on this occasion dined with the family who are all interested in the birds. This was a great visit, although having visited numerous times at this loft I always leave with the feeling that I will return at the earliest opportunity.
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
Hi
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.
Thanks again for the most beautiful Pure Paul Sions pigeons ever!! The loft is full of happy sounds from the birds strutting around in their new home. Y’all were so easy to work thru my problems of birds I chose.
Thanks a million times over Pam and Donnie. Your friend Jimi
Good evening
What a surprised New Year’s gift from you guys
I received the very nice young pure white hansennes hen this pm.
I was not aware that you sent her already/
Thanks for sending 12046
I really like her.
Please keep me posted when you have bastins availabe
Wishing you a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Thanks so much
