.LOT 7 FERDIE COETZER – ZA 24 OERL 2014 -This beautiful young hen is bred halfbrother x halfsister back to 1280 ” The Bont Cock ” combined with the world famous Best Kittel pigeons . ZA 24 OERLE 2013 is medium in size with exceptional muscles . A real superb combination of the golden winning lines . This young hen is highly recommended , she is bordering on perfection like her mother.SEE PEDIGREE!!!

Name: .LOT 7 FERDIE COETZER - ZA 24 OERL 2014 -This beautiful young hen is bred halfbrother x halfsister back to 1280 " The Bont Cock " combined with the world famous Best Kittel pigeons . ZA 24 OERLE 2013 is medium in size with exceptional muscles . A real superb combination of the golden winning lines . This young hen is highly recommended , she is bordering on perfection like her mother.SEE PEDIGREE!!!
SKU: 42566
Availability: OutOfStock

Winning Bid: R2,000

Item condition: New

Category: ACTIVE AUCTION - FERDIE COETZER - FROM 13 JUNE TO SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2024 (ENDS FROM 13:30)

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Highest bidder was: Plumstead

Date	Bid	User
16th June 2024 13:05	R2,000	Plumstead
15th June 2024 6:56	R1,500	mac
14th June 2024 9:39	Auction started

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10th November 2026 0:22	.LOT 2 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198435 -Sire — Finn’s Star (BE 21-4201982) A check cock bred and raced by Tom Van Gaver, Finn’s Star won 1st fastest Noyon (165 km) against 5,767 birds in 2022. He went on to place 26th National Tulle against 4,982 birds and 93rd National Bergerac against 3,838 birds in 2023, followed by 78th National Tulle II against 4,964 birds in 2024. He is a son of The Eye of Finn, winner of 2nd National Souillac against 4,073 birds in 2024, and Charlie’s Star 987, dam of the 12th National Cahors finisher against 5,226 birds over 738 km in 2025.———– Dam — Ricky’s Andrea 351 (BE 24-4173351) A blue hen bred by Tom Van Gaver from Ricky × Andrea, Ricky’s Andrea 351 is one of the few offspring from this pairing. Her sire, Ricky, was 9th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2014 and placed 6th National against 9,815 birds. Her dam, Andrea, was 29th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2021 and placed 84th National Tulle against 7,155 birds in 2019. Ricky’s Andrea 351 is also a full sister to the dam of the 6th National Ace Pigeon KBDB Great Middle Distance in 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!!	jac	R10,000	Current bid: R10,000
10th November 2026 0:22	.LOT 2 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198435 -Sire — Finn’s Star (BE 21-4201982) A check cock bred and raced by Tom Van Gaver, Finn’s Star won 1st fastest Noyon (165 km) against 5,767 birds in 2022. He went on to place 26th National Tulle against 4,982 birds and 93rd National Bergerac against 3,838 birds in 2023, followed by 78th National Tulle II against 4,964 birds in 2024. He is a son of The Eye of Finn, winner of 2nd National Souillac against 4,073 birds in 2024, and Charlie’s Star 987, dam of the 12th National Cahors finisher against 5,226 birds over 738 km in 2025.———– Dam — Ricky’s Andrea 351 (BE 24-4173351) A blue hen bred by Tom Van Gaver from Ricky × Andrea, Ricky’s Andrea 351 is one of the few offspring from this pairing. Her sire, Ricky, was 9th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2014 and placed 6th National against 9,815 birds. Her dam, Andrea, was 29th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2021 and placed 84th National Tulle against 7,155 birds in 2019. Ricky’s Andrea 351 is also a full sister to the dam of the 6th National Ace Pigeon KBDB Great Middle Distance in 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!!	toppigeon	R9,500	Current bid: R10,000
10th November 2026 0:21	.LOT 2 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198435 -Sire — Finn’s Star (BE 21-4201982) A check cock bred and raced by Tom Van Gaver, Finn’s Star won 1st fastest Noyon (165 km) against 5,767 birds in 2022. He went on to place 26th National Tulle against 4,982 birds and 93rd National Bergerac against 3,838 birds in 2023, followed by 78th National Tulle II against 4,964 birds in 2024. He is a son of The Eye of Finn, winner of 2nd National Souillac against 4,073 birds in 2024, and Charlie’s Star 987, dam of the 12th National Cahors finisher against 5,226 birds over 738 km in 2025.———– Dam — Ricky’s Andrea 351 (BE 24-4173351) A blue hen bred by Tom Van Gaver from Ricky × Andrea, Ricky’s Andrea 351 is one of the few offspring from this pairing. Her sire, Ricky, was 9th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2014 and placed 6th National against 9,815 birds. Her dam, Andrea, was 29th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2021 and placed 84th National Tulle against 7,155 birds in 2019. Ricky’s Andrea 351 is also a full sister to the dam of the 6th National Ace Pigeon KBDB Great Middle Distance in 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!!	toppigeon	R8,500	Current bid: R10,000
10th November 2026 0:21	.LOT 2 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198435 -Sire — Finn’s Star (BE 21-4201982) A check cock bred and raced by Tom Van Gaver, Finn’s Star won 1st fastest Noyon (165 km) against 5,767 birds in 2022. He went on to place 26th National Tulle against 4,982 birds and 93rd National Bergerac against 3,838 birds in 2023, followed by 78th National Tulle II against 4,964 birds in 2024. He is a son of The Eye of Finn, winner of 2nd National Souillac against 4,073 birds in 2024, and Charlie’s Star 987, dam of the 12th National Cahors finisher against 5,226 birds over 738 km in 2025.———– Dam — Ricky’s Andrea 351 (BE 24-4173351) A blue hen bred by Tom Van Gaver from Ricky × Andrea, Ricky’s Andrea 351 is one of the few offspring from this pairing. Her sire, Ricky, was 9th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2014 and placed 6th National against 9,815 birds. Her dam, Andrea, was 29th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2021 and placed 84th National Tulle against 7,155 birds in 2019. Ricky’s Andrea 351 is also a full sister to the dam of the 6th National Ace Pigeon KBDB Great Middle Distance in 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!!	jac	R9,000	Current bid: R10,000
10th November 2026 0:19	LOT 78 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Joekel Skylights-SA-26-1133 –	maets	R1,500	Current bid: R1,500
10th November 2026 0:18	LOT 74 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Joekel Skylights-SA-26-1146 –	maets	R1,000	Current bid: R1,000
9th November 2026 23:45	.LOT 2 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198435 -Sire — Finn’s Star (BE 21-4201982) A check cock bred and raced by Tom Van Gaver, Finn’s Star won 1st fastest Noyon (165 km) against 5,767 birds in 2022. He went on to place 26th National Tulle against 4,982 birds and 93rd National Bergerac against 3,838 birds in 2023, followed by 78th National Tulle II against 4,964 birds in 2024. He is a son of The Eye of Finn, winner of 2nd National Souillac against 4,073 birds in 2024, and Charlie’s Star 987, dam of the 12th National Cahors finisher against 5,226 birds over 738 km in 2025.———– Dam — Ricky’s Andrea 351 (BE 24-4173351) A blue hen bred by Tom Van Gaver from Ricky × Andrea, Ricky’s Andrea 351 is one of the few offspring from this pairing. Her sire, Ricky, was 9th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2014 and placed 6th National against 9,815 birds. Her dam, Andrea, was 29th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2021 and placed 84th National Tulle against 7,155 birds in 2019. Ricky’s Andrea 351 is also a full sister to the dam of the 6th National Ace Pigeon KBDB Great Middle Distance in 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!!	jac	R8,000	Current bid: R10,000
9th November 2026 23:45	.LOT 2 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198435 -Sire — Finn’s Star (BE 21-4201982) A check cock bred and raced by Tom Van Gaver, Finn’s Star won 1st fastest Noyon (165 km) against 5,767 birds in 2022. He went on to place 26th National Tulle against 4,982 birds and 93rd National Bergerac against 3,838 birds in 2023, followed by 78th National Tulle II against 4,964 birds in 2024. He is a son of The Eye of Finn, winner of 2nd National Souillac against 4,073 birds in 2024, and Charlie’s Star 987, dam of the 12th National Cahors finisher against 5,226 birds over 738 km in 2025.———– Dam — Ricky’s Andrea 351 (BE 24-4173351) A blue hen bred by Tom Van Gaver from Ricky × Andrea, Ricky’s Andrea 351 is one of the few offspring from this pairing. Her sire, Ricky, was 9th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2014 and placed 6th National against 9,815 birds. Her dam, Andrea, was 29th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2021 and placed 84th National Tulle against 7,155 birds in 2019. Ricky’s Andrea 351 is also a full sister to the dam of the 6th National Ace Pigeon KBDB Great Middle Distance in 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!!	jac	R7,000	Current bid: R10,000
9th November 2026 23:45	.LOT 2 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198435 -Sire — Finn’s Star (BE 21-4201982) A check cock bred and raced by Tom Van Gaver, Finn’s Star won 1st fastest Noyon (165 km) against 5,767 birds in 2022. He went on to place 26th National Tulle against 4,982 birds and 93rd National Bergerac against 3,838 birds in 2023, followed by 78th National Tulle II against 4,964 birds in 2024. He is a son of The Eye of Finn, winner of 2nd National Souillac against 4,073 birds in 2024, and Charlie’s Star 987, dam of the 12th National Cahors finisher against 5,226 birds over 738 km in 2025.———– Dam — Ricky’s Andrea 351 (BE 24-4173351) A blue hen bred by Tom Van Gaver from Ricky × Andrea, Ricky’s Andrea 351 is one of the few offspring from this pairing. Her sire, Ricky, was 9th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2014 and placed 6th National against 9,815 birds. Her dam, Andrea, was 29th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2021 and placed 84th National Tulle against 7,155 birds in 2019. Ricky’s Andrea 351 is also a full sister to the dam of the 6th National Ace Pigeon KBDB Great Middle Distance in 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!!	gertswart	R7,500	Current bid: R10,000
9th November 2026 23:44	.LOT 2 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198435 -Sire — Finn’s Star (BE 21-4201982) A check cock bred and raced by Tom Van Gaver, Finn’s Star won 1st fastest Noyon (165 km) against 5,767 birds in 2022. He went on to place 26th National Tulle against 4,982 birds and 93rd National Bergerac against 3,838 birds in 2023, followed by 78th National Tulle II against 4,964 birds in 2024. He is a son of The Eye of Finn, winner of 2nd National Souillac against 4,073 birds in 2024, and Charlie’s Star 987, dam of the 12th National Cahors finisher against 5,226 birds over 738 km in 2025.———– Dam — Ricky’s Andrea 351 (BE 24-4173351) A blue hen bred by Tom Van Gaver from Ricky × Andrea, Ricky’s Andrea 351 is one of the few offspring from this pairing. Her sire, Ricky, was 9th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2014 and placed 6th National against 9,815 birds. Her dam, Andrea, was 29th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2021 and placed 84th National Tulle against 7,155 birds in 2019. Ricky’s Andrea 351 is also a full sister to the dam of the 6th National Ace Pigeon KBDB Great Middle Distance in 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!!	jac	R6,000	Current bid: R10,000
9th November 2026 23:44	.LOT 2 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198435 -Sire — Finn’s Star (BE 21-4201982) A check cock bred and raced by Tom Van Gaver, Finn’s Star won 1st fastest Noyon (165 km) against 5,767 birds in 2022. He went on to place 26th National Tulle against 4,982 birds and 93rd National Bergerac against 3,838 birds in 2023, followed by 78th National Tulle II against 4,964 birds in 2024. He is a son of The Eye of Finn, winner of 2nd National Souillac against 4,073 birds in 2024, and Charlie’s Star 987, dam of the 12th National Cahors finisher against 5,226 birds over 738 km in 2025.———– Dam — Ricky’s Andrea 351 (BE 24-4173351) A blue hen bred by Tom Van Gaver from Ricky × Andrea, Ricky’s Andrea 351 is one of the few offspring from this pairing. Her sire, Ricky, was 9th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2014 and placed 6th National against 9,815 birds. Her dam, Andrea, was 29th National Ace Pigeon KBDB in 2021 and placed 84th National Tulle against 7,155 birds in 2019. Ricky’s Andrea 351 is also a full sister to the dam of the 6th National Ace Pigeon KBDB Great Middle Distance in 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!!	gertswart	R6,500	Current bid: R10,000
9th November 2026 23:41	.LOT 8 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198431 -Sire — BE 23-4202367 “Finn’s New Tetske” A Tom Van Gaver chequer cock bred from Finn × New Tetske. Finn won 1st Provincial against 1,591 pigeons and placed 9th National against 7,322. New Tetske was 1st National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023 and 2nd Olympic Category C 2023. Finn’s New Tetske has also produced one-loft race performers. His pedigree records offspring results including 6th Average Speed Ace at Krakus OLR 2025, which started with 4,663 entries, and 1st Grand Average Ace before the final at Thailand Masters, listed with 5,002 entries.———– Dam — BE 21-4201779 “Jamie” A Tom Van Gaver blue hen bred from New Rudi’s James × White Finn’s Gladice. Jamie earned 1st Olympic Category C 2023, 3rd National Ace All-Round KBDB 2023, and 5th National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023. Her race results include 4th National Tulle II against 4,993 pigeons in 2022, 11th National Libourne against 3,882 in 2023, and 13th National Bourges against 21,075 in 2023. She is also the grandmother of “031/24,” 3rd National Ace All-Round Old KBDB 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	jac	R5,500	Current bid: R5,500
9th November 2026 23:40	.LOT 8 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198431 -Sire — BE 23-4202367 “Finn’s New Tetske” A Tom Van Gaver chequer cock bred from Finn × New Tetske. Finn won 1st Provincial against 1,591 pigeons and placed 9th National against 7,322. New Tetske was 1st National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023 and 2nd Olympic Category C 2023. Finn’s New Tetske has also produced one-loft race performers. His pedigree records offspring results including 6th Average Speed Ace at Krakus OLR 2025, which started with 4,663 entries, and 1st Grand Average Ace before the final at Thailand Masters, listed with 5,002 entries.———– Dam — BE 21-4201779 “Jamie” A Tom Van Gaver blue hen bred from New Rudi’s James × White Finn’s Gladice. Jamie earned 1st Olympic Category C 2023, 3rd National Ace All-Round KBDB 2023, and 5th National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023. Her race results include 4th National Tulle II against 4,993 pigeons in 2022, 11th National Libourne against 3,882 in 2023, and 13th National Bourges against 21,075 in 2023. She is also the grandmother of “031/24,” 3rd National Ace All-Round Old KBDB 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	jac	R4,500	Current bid: R5,500
9th November 2026 23:40	.LOT 8 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198431 -Sire — BE 23-4202367 “Finn’s New Tetske” A Tom Van Gaver chequer cock bred from Finn × New Tetske. Finn won 1st Provincial against 1,591 pigeons and placed 9th National against 7,322. New Tetske was 1st National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023 and 2nd Olympic Category C 2023. Finn’s New Tetske has also produced one-loft race performers. His pedigree records offspring results including 6th Average Speed Ace at Krakus OLR 2025, which started with 4,663 entries, and 1st Grand Average Ace before the final at Thailand Masters, listed with 5,002 entries.———– Dam — BE 21-4201779 “Jamie” A Tom Van Gaver blue hen bred from New Rudi’s James × White Finn’s Gladice. Jamie earned 1st Olympic Category C 2023, 3rd National Ace All-Round KBDB 2023, and 5th National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023. Her race results include 4th National Tulle II against 4,993 pigeons in 2022, 11th National Libourne against 3,882 in 2023, and 13th National Bourges against 21,075 in 2023. She is also the grandmother of “031/24,” 3rd National Ace All-Round Old KBDB 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	pandy-lofts	R5,000	Current bid: R5,500
9th November 2026 23:29	LOT 14 STEENKAMP LOFTS – ZA 23 OERF 3895 -This is a special pigeon.Raced 2nd race (3), 26th race (4) and 15th on race (5).——–SIRE: ZA 17 OERF 02206. Alias “Successor” Strain: “Carcinoma Line” Sire to (OERF 2373/17) 2 x winner and (OERF 2365/17) Federation winner.Sired the Smithfield winner for Ronnie Huebsch.Sired (OERF 3270/18) triple winner and Ace. The sis won in TRPF.He is sired 6 winners a triple winner and Ace pigeon in two seasons.His son won 7th race 1 ,8th race 4 and 6t final.———–DAM:ZA 18 OERF 3203. Color: Blue Check Bred from proven Gaby`s with a touch of Lock.These lines together produce excelent racers.They produced TRPF/GPU car winners,Union winners.SANPO medal winners and organization Aces.She breeds with different partners.Dam to 2nd ,15th and 26th Carnival 2024..SEE PEDIGREE!!!	marius-paintgurugmail-com	R1,000	Current bid: R1,000
9th November 2026 23:24	LOT 12 STEENKAMP LOFTS ZA 22 HTL 095 BBAR -SIRE:ZA 21 VPU 8544 . GOLDEN CARELLY ACE LINE. THIS IS A DIRECT GRANDSON TO FAMOUS GOLDEN CARELLY.———DAM:ZA 21 VPU 8521. SANPO GOLD MEDAL LINE LOCKS. THIS IS BRED OUT OF THE BEST TOM LOCK OF OUT OF AFRICA LOFTS.SEE PEDIGREE!!	marius-paintgurugmail-com	R1,000	Current bid: R1,000
9th November 2026 23:10	LOT 17 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Ganus Family Loft-AU-26-GFL-1173 –	jac	R2,000	Current bid: R2,000
9th November 2026 23:08	.LOT 8 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198431 -Sire — BE 23-4202367 “Finn’s New Tetske” A Tom Van Gaver chequer cock bred from Finn × New Tetske. Finn won 1st Provincial against 1,591 pigeons and placed 9th National against 7,322. New Tetske was 1st National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023 and 2nd Olympic Category C 2023. Finn’s New Tetske has also produced one-loft race performers. His pedigree records offspring results including 6th Average Speed Ace at Krakus OLR 2025, which started with 4,663 entries, and 1st Grand Average Ace before the final at Thailand Masters, listed with 5,002 entries.———– Dam — BE 21-4201779 “Jamie” A Tom Van Gaver blue hen bred from New Rudi’s James × White Finn’s Gladice. Jamie earned 1st Olympic Category C 2023, 3rd National Ace All-Round KBDB 2023, and 5th National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023. Her race results include 4th National Tulle II against 4,993 pigeons in 2022, 11th National Libourne against 3,882 in 2023, and 13th National Bourges against 21,075 in 2023. She is also the grandmother of “031/24,” 3rd National Ace All-Round Old KBDB 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	jac	R3,500	Current bid: R5,500
9th November 2026 23:08	.LOT 8 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198431 -Sire — BE 23-4202367 “Finn’s New Tetske” A Tom Van Gaver chequer cock bred from Finn × New Tetske. Finn won 1st Provincial against 1,591 pigeons and placed 9th National against 7,322. New Tetske was 1st National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023 and 2nd Olympic Category C 2023. Finn’s New Tetske has also produced one-loft race performers. His pedigree records offspring results including 6th Average Speed Ace at Krakus OLR 2025, which started with 4,663 entries, and 1st Grand Average Ace before the final at Thailand Masters, listed with 5,002 entries.———– Dam — BE 21-4201779 “Jamie” A Tom Van Gaver blue hen bred from New Rudi’s James × White Finn’s Gladice. Jamie earned 1st Olympic Category C 2023, 3rd National Ace All-Round KBDB 2023, and 5th National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023. Her race results include 4th National Tulle II against 4,993 pigeons in 2022, 11th National Libourne against 3,882 in 2023, and 13th National Bourges against 21,075 in 2023. She is also the grandmother of “031/24,” 3rd National Ace All-Round Old KBDB 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	pandy-lofts	R4,000	Current bid: R5,500
9th November 2026 23:07	.LOT 8 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 4-Tom Van Gaver – Alberto Abajo BE-BE-25-4198431 -Sire — BE 23-4202367 “Finn’s New Tetske” A Tom Van Gaver chequer cock bred from Finn × New Tetske. Finn won 1st Provincial against 1,591 pigeons and placed 9th National against 7,322. New Tetske was 1st National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023 and 2nd Olympic Category C 2023. Finn’s New Tetske has also produced one-loft race performers. His pedigree records offspring results including 6th Average Speed Ace at Krakus OLR 2025, which started with 4,663 entries, and 1st Grand Average Ace before the final at Thailand Masters, listed with 5,002 entries.———– Dam — BE 21-4201779 “Jamie” A Tom Van Gaver blue hen bred from New Rudi’s James × White Finn’s Gladice. Jamie earned 1st Olympic Category C 2023, 3rd National Ace All-Round KBDB 2023, and 5th National Ace Long Distance KBDB 2023. Her race results include 4th National Tulle II against 4,993 pigeons in 2022, 11th National Libourne against 3,882 in 2023, and 13th National Bourges against 21,075 in 2023. She is also the grandmother of “031/24,” 3rd National Ace All-Round Old KBDB 2026.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	jac	R2,500	Current bid: R5,500

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