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(17/02/2020) Auction weekend comes to a close: Dehon-Demonseau (BE) raise 5,111 euro/bird, T&J Elzinga (NL) 3,113 euro/bird
The following auctions closed on Sunday 16th of February: Stef Bals (NL), Vermeerbergen-Wilms (BE), Martial Maindrelle (FR), T&J Elzinga (NL), Gino Clicque (BE), Dehon-Demonseau (BE), Team Noël-Willockx (BE), Candotti-Trunet (BE), Jos Thoné (BE) & Rik Cools (BE).
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(05/02/2020) Tjeerd & Jouke Elzinga (Harkema, NL) have several Esmee descendants in their collection that are guaranteed to breed successful racing birds in future seasons
The breeding phenomenon Esmee is still one of the main pillars in the pigeon breed of Tjeerd and Jouke Elzinga. Thanks to a number of joint breedings with pigeons of Jan Hooymans (Harry and New Harry) and the PEC (Porsche 911), these two fanciers are almost guaranteed to have a reliable group of breeders in their team. Their descendants will be ready to deliver in the near future.
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(29/12/2019) Auction day ends at 562,000 EURO - Elzinga 4,800 EUR / YB - Huijsmans 3,055 EURO / YB - Golden Prince Spierings 45,500 EURO - Auction month December almost 3 million EURO turnover
The last auction day of this year also ended with great success. The 236 pigeons raised 562,000 EURO, on average 2,381 EURO / pigeon. This ends the December auction month with an impressive 2,850,000 EURO.
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(26/12/2019) PIPA TV: Tjeerd & Jouke Elzinga (Harkema, NL) talk about Esmee
Esmee is one of the most iconic hens of The Netherlands the last decade. Father & son Elzinga explain how good she really was and how her grandson Prince Esmee took over from her after Esmee died.
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(29/10/2018) Auction weekend closes with 300,000 euro – Gino Clicque 2,900 EURO average for 36 youngsters – Comb. Elzinga 116,000 euro for racing team
7 different auctions with 149 pigeons on offer closed last Sunday, and they raised 297,975 euro in total, or exactly 2,000 euro average per pigeon. We talk you through each auction below.
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(27/10/2018) Tjeerd & Jouke Elzinga (Harkema, NL) drukken wederom in Nationale competities hun neus aan het venster
Nu de eerste eindstanden van de diverse Nationale kampioenschappen binnen druppelen blijkt wederom de klasse van de duiven op het hok Elzinga in Harkema. Met hun jongen zijn ze terug te vinden op de plaatsen 8. en 23. Nationaal NPO en tevens een fraaie 6e Nationale Jonge duif - 6 prijzen bij de PIPA Rankings NL
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(09/10/2018) Tjeerd and Jouke Elzinga (Harkema, NL) have a fantastic 2018 racing season
Tjeerd and Jouke Elzinga maintain their position as one of the leading names in The Netherlands, after another great racing season. Their many top results can be mainly attributed to a select group of top class birds, including Esmee, New Hope, and Hallilujah.
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(23/07/2018) TJ. & J. Elzinga (Harkema, NL) leaves pigeon fanciers amazed with their super class pigeon
This is the type of rare bird that every fancier hopes to come across one day. This dream came true last Saturday for Tjeerd and Jouke Elzinga, as they achieved something truly exceptional with racing bird NL17-4289807: they claimed two first prizes NPO with one and the same pigeon!
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(08/03/2018) Elzinga Combination (Harkema, NL) excels with the youngsters
The Elzinga combination looks back on another fantastic season, with their young birds yet again claiming first prizes in several championships.
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(08/11/2017) Elzinga Combination (Harkema, NL) is yet again 1st General Champion in Entente De Eenheid
The Elzinga Combination has made itself heard again in 2017: they are general champion in their Entente 'De Eenheid' of 300 members again this season. This is their second consecutive title, and their fourth title in five seasons, which is quite a remarkable feat.
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(25/01/2017) Elzinga Combination (Harkema, NL) is more than happy with their exceptional hen Esmee!
The Elzinga combination has been one of the leading lofts in The Netherlands for several years now, and that has a lot to do with their top hen Esmee. Her youngsters and grandchildren have had another great season in 2016, with a notable result from Morlincourt in the young birds' race, where they won a 2-3-5-6 NPO against 7,347 pigeons.
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(21/08/2016) Elzinga Combination (Harkema, NL) have a top class breed over multiple generations with Esmee, Mr. Sky, Sven and many other champions
Esmee, Mr. Sky and many other top class racing birds have shown their true colors in the lofts of the Elzinga Combination and in the lofts of numerous other fanciers as well. These pigeons were very successful racing birds and their youngsters and grandchildren have shown to be just as talented, as you can tell from the many first prizes in the province and in the NPO competition.
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(28/02/2016) The stars of Tj & J Elzinga (Harkema, NL) perform at the highest level
If pigeon racing had been a team sport, the stars of Tjeerd and Jouke Elzinga would be playing for huge crowds. Such pigeons as Blue Hope, Esmee, Sylvana, and Lady Gaga would be cheered on by thousands of people, wearing fan shirts.
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(17/09/2015) Young birds of Tj. & J. Elzinga (Harkema) achieve impressive results
Tjeerd and Jouke Elzinga have put in an impressive performance in the young birds’ race from Tilburg. They won all three podium prizes in district 2 in the province of Friesland, against 5,176 pigeons.
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(20/05/2015) Top performances The Netherlands 16/05/2015 - 17/05/2015
These are the top performances from The Netherlands in the weekend of 16/05/2015 and 17/05/2015.
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(14/05/2015) Nakomelingen van Esmee en Blue Hope van de Comb. Tj & J Elzinga (Harkema, NL) zorgen opnieuw voor vuurwerk
Tjeerd en Jouke Elzinga pakken een 1e van 20.464 duiven op Quiévrain in Afdeling 11 Friesland met een zoon van hun wereldberoemde Esmee.
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(04/02/2015) Tj & J Elzinga combination (Harkema, NL) excels in one day long distance and young birds' races NPO
The Elzinga combination has been very successful in the one day long distance and the young birds' competition NPO for several years now. 2014 saw them win 8 teletext prizes and two NPO victories, and one of their pigeons will be sent to the Budapest Olympiad.
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(12/09/2013) Top performances The Netherlands 07/09/2013 - 08/09/2013
These are the top performances from The Netherlands in the weekend of 07/09/2013 and 08/09/2013. These are the last Top Performances The Netherlands of the 2013 racing season. We would like to thank all the fanciers who sent in their results this season!
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(07/05/2013) Top performances The Netherlands 04/05/2013 - 05/05/2013
These are the top performances from the Netherlands in the weekend of 04/05/2013 and 05/05/2013.
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(20/06/2012) Top performances The Netherlands 15/06/2012 - 20/06/2012
Big black clouds filled with rain held France in their grip on Saturday. Postponing the middle distance and great distance races was the only option left for the organizers. On Sunday the tied turned, and the pigeons were able to fly in clear blue skies.
