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LOT 2: ZA 23 101387 (C) – GABY VANDENABEELE – KROMME × BLOUE MARIEKE – BERTUS NEL An outstanding blue cock bred from the famous KROMME and BLOUE MARIEKE bloodlines. The sire, KROMME, is a proven breeder of multiple Federation and Ace Pigeon winners. The dam, BLOUE MARIEKE, is a super breeding hen from the legendary BLIKSEM and MARIEKE JNR families. Her offspring with SONNY BILL include 4 winners and 3 second-prize winners. A fantastic combination of proven Gaby Vandenabeele racing and breeding genetics! – SEE PEDIGREE !!!

Starting bid: R5,000

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Auction ends: 29 October 2026 8:05 pm
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg

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ZA 23 101387 

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ENTERED BY: ALBERT LINGENFELDER

An outstanding blue cock bred by BERTUS NEL, combining some of the finest GABY VANDENABEELE bloodlines through the famous KROMME, BLOUE MARIEKE, BLIKSEM and MARIEKE JNR families.

PEDIGREE HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Direct son of KROMME, a proven producer of Federation winners and Ace Pigeons.
  • The dam, BLOUE MARIEKE, is a super breeding hen.
  • BLOUE MARIEKE and SONNY BILL have produced 4 winners and 3 second-prize winners.
  • Grandson of BAKLEIGAT BLIKSEM, whose offspring have achieved multiple Combine victories.
  • Carries the legendary WITTENBUIK, BLIKSEM, KAPOEN and MARIEKE genetics.
  • An outstanding pedigree combining generations of proven racing and breeding excellence.

THE SIRE: ZA 11 43220 – “KROMME”

A highly successful GABY VANDENABEELE breeding cock responsible for producing numerous outstanding performers.

The sire’s breeding achievements include:

  • ZA 00530 – 2 × 1st Federation and Ace Pigeon Kalahari Federation 2015.
  • ZA 16953 – 2 × 1st Federation and Ace Pigeon Kalahari Federation 2014.
  • ZA 63241 – 2nd Ace Pigeon Dinokeng 2014.
  • ZA 3618 – 2nd NRHU Union and 8th WCPTA.
  • ZA 22606 – 1st Union and 4th Ace Pigeon NEC Union.

The sire is bred from ZA 09 45891, a proven breeder from the famous WITTENBUIK family, and ZA 10 44084 – “GDAUGHTER WITTENBUIK 306”, a successful racer and dam of the super breeder KROMME.

THE DAM: ZA 13 63277 – “BLOUE MARIEKE”

An exceptional GABY VANDENABEELE breeding hen, combining the world-famous BLIKSEM and MARIEKE families.

Together with SONNY BILL, the dam has produced:

  • 4 winners.
  • 3 second-prize winners.
  • Several other outstanding racing pigeons.

The dam is bred from BELG 05 3224577 – “BAKLEIGAT BLIKSEM”, an exceptional breeder whose offspring have achieved:

  • 6 Pretoria Combine victories.
  • 3 WCPTA Combine victories.
  • 3 NFS Combine victories.
  • 2 Gauteng Provincial Combine victories.
  • 1 EPPU Union victory.
  • SANPO Gold Medals in 2017 and 2018.
  • Numerous Ace Pigeon performances.

The dam’s mother is BELG 10 3020345 – “MARIEKE JNR”, a highly successful breeding hen responsible for outstanding performers, including:

  • ZA 20019 – 1st PWDC against 2,427 pigeons over 340 km.
  • ZA 5417 – 1st Combine against 2,481 pigeons over 795 km.
  • ZA 20018 – 1st Pretoria Combine against 2,253 pigeons and 2nd Gauteng Combine against 10,034 pigeons.
  • ZA 15509 – 1st EPPU Union.

MARIEKE JNR is a daughter of the famous KAPOEN and MARIEKE, the latter being a legendary racing hen sold for €56,000 and winner of 1st National Gueret against 5,166 pigeons.

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a cock from the very best GABY VANDENABEELE breeding families, backed by generations of proven Federation, Combine and National performers.

– SEE PEDIGREE !!!


 

Auction History

25 October 2026 12:00 amAuction started