NL 25-1492737 Chequer Hen “Finn-Tetske 737”. This lot is a really inbred grandchild to Finn, Tom Van Gavers No1 basic breeder, and has all the hallmarks of a future golden breeder. This family are so reliable from all types of races and are well suited to the British way of racing pigeons. We will see this family rise to dominance over the middle to long distance events in the coming seasons and this auction gives us the opportunity to be one of the first to have them. While there are currently a handful of knowledgeable UK lofts that have managed to acquire one or two of these outstanding Van Gaver pigeons, it is important to note that, as yet, no one in the country possesses them in significant numbers. This auction, therefore, represents a unique opportunity for fanciers to secure a larger share of this exceptional bloodline, which has previously been limited in its availability within the UK.

As always, Ype Hemstra has found a way to be ‘in there’ first, his commitment and investment is huge and now, through him, we have a chance to get our hands on pigeons that are usually sold internationally and beyond the reach of us mere mortals.

SIRE

Belge 20-4225779 he is a direct son from the No1 cock Finn and his mother is the unbelievable hen Tetske.

Finn is the Basic cock of the family responsible for a/o 1^st Provincial 1,591b, 1^st Nat/Zone 2,761b, 9^th National 7,322b, 1^st 652b, 7^th Provincial 7.057b, 12^th section National 2,545b he is also the father and grandfather to a/o 1^st National Ace Pigeons KBDB

Finn is renowned as the foundational cock of the Tom Van Gaver pigeon family, playing a pivotal role in establishing their reputation for excellence in middle and long-distance racing. His consistent ability to sire winners has made him the cornerstone of many top-performing lofts, and his bloodline is highly prized among fanciers seeking proven racing potential.

Tetske, on the other hand, is celebrated as an exceptional breeding hen. She has produced numerous high-calibre offspring when paired with Finn, further enhancing the family’s dominance in competitive racing. Together, Finn and Tetske have formed a formidable pairing, with their progeny consistently achieving outstanding results on both national and international stages.

DAM

Belge 24-4173216 “Supreme Inbred Finn” she is an exceptional hen, and she is inbred to the No1 cock ‘Finn’ we think she will become our basic breeding hen of the future; such is her quality. Her father is “Inbred Finn’s Mother” and is a direct son of Finn when paired with his own mother. The mother to ‘Supreme Inbred Finn’ is “Beautiful Suprema” the super breeding hen that has produced 5^th National Ace KBDB 2024, 7^th National Ace KBDB 2023, 12^th National Ace KBDB 2024, 1^st Best Belge yearling long distance, 1^st section National 1,449b, 1^st Provincial Ace Pigeon, 1^st combine 2,337b and 1^st combine 1,655b.