The “Goede Witveer”
The pigeon Goede Witveer carries ring number BE11‑5038382, one of the most important breeders at Maarten Poels.
Some achievements of Goede Witveer:
1st National Zone Argenton against 3,823 pigeons and 1st Provincial against 1,853 pigeons
3rd National Argenton against 16,363 pigeons
8th National Montluçon against 18,885 pigeons
Many of Poels’ later top flyers and breeders descend directly from Goede Witveer or his close relatives, such as:
Jackpot – 2nd Prov La Souterraine (1,229 pigeons); 15th National La Souterraine (9,580 pigeons); 3rd Prov Chateauroux II (897 pigeons), etc.
Veritas – 3rd Prov La Souterraine (1,229 pigeons); 18th Nat La Souterraine (9,580 pigeons); 9th Montluçon (133 pigeons)
Black Pearl – full sister to Goede Witveer, multiple 1st prizes: Momignies, Soissons, Argenton; e.g., 1st Momignies (137 pigeons), 1st Soissons (293 pigeons)
De Flor – 1st Provincial Tulle II
BE23‑5011389 – 9th Provincial Tulle II (588 yearlings), 147th National Tulle II against 5,753 yearlings
BE23‑5011322 – 12th Provincial Tulle II (588 yearlings), 183rd National Tulle II against 5,753 yearlings
Goede Witveer (BE11-5038382) is the foundation breeder at Maarten Poels, with highlights including 1st Zone and 3rd National Argenton. His descendants, including Jackpot, Veritas, and Black Pearl, form the backbone of a loft full of top-class performers — pure breeding value guaranteed.