Ronny Menten – An extraordinary season…


Ronny Menten - he is always straight forward, he always says what he thinks, he is a hard worker, honest and correct. Is there another that has done better in the national heavy middle-haul races? We'll find out later.

Ronny owns a lot of pigeons and it's not that easy to get one to manage such a large colony. Many others having a colony of these Having greatness can count on several helping hands, but he is on his own. But he has been able to get help for two years count his wife Ilse. It is noteworthy that he is growing year after year performs better. Before that he was called "Mister Bourges" because it he succeeded every year, at the top of the national Bourges race to score. In 2019 he won 2nd national Bourges with the boys, again this season 2nd nationally on first Bourges flight - this time against 23,195 old birds. Also with the 6th national against 28,551 boys. In 2018 he scored from Bourges with the youngsters with 8th, 14th, 16th, 18th against 23,854 competitors. In the In 2016 he won with the yearlings from Bourges and at the same time the fastest pigeon against 45,507 pigeons. If you only look at the top 10 von Bourges, the following places must be mentioned: 3rd Nat. Bourges 18,826 Alt '15 – 4th Nat. Bourges 21522 Young '15 – 3rd Nat. Bourges 31641 Young.’11…

Heavy middle distance with national release

In conversation with Ronny we find out that for him the national races matter most. “There is a big difference between a race of 400-500 km at provincial level and the same distance with national clearance, because in this case they must have the group left and the pigeons select themselves”. By putting this in has done in recent years, he has a very strong inventory created. "In a national requisition, that of a crowd of 20,000 corresponds to 40,000 pigeons, it is necessary that the pigeons die Leave the crowd and return home all by yourself. In addition Of course they need a very good orientation and are not allowed to let the crowd influence them to choose their way home".

supply and training

Pigeons that have to work hard need good feed. you find always some extra food in each compartment and they get what they want – they are fed abundantly. “It all starts during the moulting period and in winter when the pigeons rest. You can't keep up outside, but stay in the aviaries day and night. This is in front completely open, so they get plenty of oxygen. The pigeons are sitting straw and are fed very well. Every day fresh grit on the Feeding table and then they get their “meal”. During this time they receive daily Avidress Plus in the water. Also he uses regularly Hessechol and Pavifac brewer's yeast.

“In early February, they can gradually get free flight. That is the time of Avidress in combination with Hexenbier. a top product, which makes them slimmer much faster and they also their old get rid of a down dress. Two weeks later they have no problems go in the air. When necessary, the flag is used - she have to train for an hour, get to know their “business”. Through this get the good basic rhythm. In the month of March they have to do it twice train daily, the training will continue to increase and then become she drove away by car, several times up to 50 km. From the moment where if they arrive very well, they have to go to Momignies (120km) with the team drive. This is the moment of start and they don't stay closed anymore home (except in extreme weather conditions).

There is no doubt that the efforts they are making have to, require a lot of energy and strength. That's why Ronny pays a lot of attention a good recovery. “When they come home, they always receive a combination of Bt-Amin forte, Mumm, electrolytes and Rotosal im Drinking water. Last season he used a lot of Rotosal, even in double dosage, which was ideal to feed the pigeons on hot days support. This is an "extra" to butophosphane ensures that the liver regenerates faster.

After a difficult flight, Ronny used it for a few days Hessechol in combination with brewer's yeast via the feed. From the moment at which the training flights begin, they receive daily carnitine (Carni-Speed) until the end of the season.

They receive Gervit-W and K+K protein powder (vitamins and proteins) so that they recover as quickly as possible. If the If pairs are separated, each pigeon receives a K+K Gold tablet.”

Last season they received three days a week Energy Oil and Conditioning Powder Ro200, sometimes in combination with Entrobac. In drinking water they get regular at the beginning of the week Hexenbier or Atemfrei. Both products are plant-based are made and keep the pigeons healthy and also the bronchi well supported.

Super year 2020

“Here, too, the pigeons were darkened because of the corona virus and it took a while before we got the green light”. Next he started with the Training flights and took part in some training races with the club part. After three races they became national with the first faced racing; Bourges national. We want one Give a summary of the top performances. "It is a fact that we start with a lot of pigeons, but you just have to try and this colony was in all the national races with several pigeons among the first 100". Each time he was national victory vicinity. In fact, the year 2020 left friends and foes alike speechless.

Ronny, what else would you like to tell our readers?

“Work hard and never lose heart”.

When he started the races, he knocked on several doors. He watched those who were strong and never hesitated. He fetched reinforcements to his colony. Every year he looked for it new pigeons and still does. It's not always that "Bullshot", but for Ronny it's important to continue to do better seek.

“You have to make sure your pigeons have a good basic health and that's why you have to go to the vet regularly because it gives you more confidence. You have a lot to do, every day you have to take good care of your stock and try to make as few mistakes as possible. They must forage for good food, have faith in the food, and hold on to it. A strict selection, every day again and again, because it doesn't work on its own".

Achievements 2020

2nd national Bourges against 23195 old birds
3rd national Argenton against 26085 yearlings
3rd national Argenton against 16762 old birds
3rd national Châteauroux against 15322 young
4th national Issoudun against 18176 yearlings
4th national Argenton against 16762 old birds
4th national Châteauroux against 15322 young
5th national Argenton against 26085 yearlings
6th national Bourges against 28551 youngsters
8th national Guéret against 12888 yearlings
10th national Argenton against 16762 old birds
10th national Guéret against 7175 old pigeons

1. National ace pigeon heavy middle distance KBDB 2020

Contact info

+32 11 584580
menten.ronny@skynet.be


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