As Jose Ledesma developed his long distance pigeons, his birds moved to the top of the
racing charts culminating in a World Record over the sea by “Bayo Casablanca” a
2000 bird. “Bayo” is the only pigeon to fly 1064 km (661 miles) over the sea.
This foundation cock won 1st place in the Casablanca race and is now used
exclusively in the newly organized CIBS. It was decided in 2003 to continue the
selective breeding program founded by Jose Leedesma and that in turn has
resulted in the CIBS.
Pointing the TOP Forever!
J.Ledesma: 20 years looking for state of the art in pigeon sport!
Unequivocally, C.I.B.S. has achieved the
ultimate
In the sport of Pigeon Racing
C.I.B.S. Canary Islands Breeding Station started as a breeding centre for
racing pigeons in 2003 officially in both the Canary Islands. We aim exclusively
in breeding youngsters with specific qualities for long distance racing (500-800
kms) and overnight long distance racing (800-1100 kms).
Canary Islands Breeding Station (CIBS) is the next chapter in the book of Jose
Ledesma whose desire to reach the summit of Pigeon Racing, began many years ago.
Curiosity gave way to desire and finally acquired knowledge, in his quest to
create a family of outstanding pigeons. The achievements of Jose in his
specialized breeding program has resulted in special birds, those with the
characteristics of extreme intelligence, refined musculature and skeletal makeup,
desire, instinct and homing ability. Canary Islands have about 2000 racing
pigeon fanciers.
From Left to Right: J.Ledesma, Fien, Inma and Minna from PIPA
VIEW OF TENERIFE ISLAND FROM GRAN CANARIA ISLAND ABOVE THE CLOUDS 2000 Mt
ALTITUDE
The Criteria our Breeders have to meet.
We decided to offer some of our birds to racing pigeon fanciers world wide. In
order to provide and maintain the same excellent quality in the pigeons we are
offering for sale, we decided that our breeders must meet a certain criteria in
order to be a part of our breeding program. At a minimum, our breeders must
have flown 550 km (342 miles) over the sea. They must demonstrate the qualities
listed above and they must produce offspring with excellent racing
capabilities.
Breeding Pairs.
CIBS maintains 40 breeding pigeons. Our foundation birds are Bayo, holder of a
World Record for over the sea flight, three winners from SAFI 850 km (528
miles), the only lone bird from the Island Tan-Tan 550 km (342 miles). All of
our breeders have won at least one long distance-over the sea race. Their first
generation offspring are offered for sale. For second generation offspring,
their grand parents must have won two, long distance-over the sea races. In
order to obtain and maintain the specific qualities for long distance and over
night racing, our pigeons have to meet the following criteria: Intelligence and
orientation.
