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The following information about AU-68-WDC-2204 Blue Check cock was taken from the August 22nd issue of the Racing Pigeon Bulletin in 1977 (Oldest Flying Bird) and if you do remember this great bird there’s a good chance, you’re eligible for Medicare. I may have remembered it during that time, but I sure do remember it in the late 1990’s.
I had flown home for a visit with my folks and my dad was all excited because he had recently acquired a bird that was supposedly a descendant of the Vintage Cock 2204. He had pictures and articles about this famous bird. Not only was this bird an award winning accomplished long-distance racer…. It was Pure Trenton!!!! To my dad, this bird was a Super-Star and a bird most could only dream about.
This Bird was flown continuously starting as a youngster and flew his first 500 as a yearling. He never missed a 500 or 600-mile race with the Washington Metropolitan Concourse and was flown up to the age of nine. He had many 1st 2nd and 3rd place wins and flew 14 times the 500 and 8 times the 600. He was recognized by the AU and received the Registered Champion Award. In his racing career he had compiled over 13,000 miles in recorded competitive racing.
This past November I had the honor of attending the AU 2021 Convention in Tampa Fl. Besides all the awesome things the AU has to offer at these Conventions I was there to pick up the AU Breeder Elite Award for my dad, Ed Oshaben for his many decades of dedication to his Trenton’s.
During the lunch break on the Saturday of the banquet I spotted a table with two Gentlemen, both of whom were my seniors and I asked if they would mind if I sat with them. After a while one of the Gentleman said: Oh, you’re the Trenton Guy! Immediately the other Gentlemen started telling me how much he loved Trenton’s. He said his very first birds were Trenton’s, and he flew them for many years. Then he asked if I ever heard of the Vintage Cock? I excitedly replied: Yes, of course I have. He then told me he was the owner/breeder and handler of that very famous bird. My excitement was Sky High just to be sitting with this Guy!!! What happened next is the best part. He told me the Father of 2204 was from Art Nemechek and the mothers bloodline was from that Oshaben (Oshaben) guy in Ohio. I about fell out of my chair, if my Dad would have only known… this most Famous Pigeon that my Dad so looked up to was of some of his bloodline. The Gentlemen I was talking with is John Celia, he lives in Silver Springs MD and is still a very active and accomplished flyer. After I told John who I was he was also excited as well. I pretty much latched onto his shirt tail and even later we sat together at the banquet. John, like many of that great generation, still reveres the old-bird long distance races.
Not only did I come home with a beautiful plaque honoring my Father, I got to become friends with a great man and a part of pigeon history!
Yours in Sport,
Chuck Oshaben
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
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.
