Bogdan Ciobanu – The Art of Long-Distance Pigeon Racing from Suceava

With proven results and rigorous selection, the breeder from Siminicea stands out in endurance competitions

In northern Romania, in a region where pigeon racing is a tradition, Bogdan Ciobanu from Siminicea, Suceava County, has built one of the most respected long-distance pigeon lines in the country. His method is based on strict selection, endurance, and well-thought breeding. Ciobanu has proven himself through results, not theory.

Proven Performance in Competitions

- Ranked in Romania’s National Top 10 for Long Distance and Marathon
- 1st place at county level (Suceava) in 800–1000 km races
- Strong placements in tough international races, including Ukraine and Poland (e.g., Krasnodon)
- Consistent competitor in the Burdujeni–Suceava championship, one of the most competitive regions in the country

Genetic Lines – Based on Clear Criteria

Ciobanu doesn’t rely on fancy names without substance. His pigeons descend from well-documented performance lines:
- Jellema × Jellema – for extreme endurance and consistency
- Arjan Beens – known for long-distance orientation and stamina
- Ko van Dommelen – for strength and hard distance capability
- MG 430 – a carefully inbred line from his loft, selected for genetic stability and transmission

Working Method – No Compromises in Selection

- Only birds with at least two official race placements per season are used for breeding
- Total widowhood system with specific training programs for marathon
- Focus on fast recovery, dense muscle structure, clean plumage and mental balance

“If a pigeon doesn’t classify, it doesn’t breed. It’s that simple.”
— Bogdan Ciobanu

Bogdan Ciobanu is a breeder who builds patiently and with purpose. His pigeons are tested in the harshest racing conditions, and they deliver.

For fanciers looking beyond paper pedigrees—toward real competition—his loft in Siminicea is a name to trust.

Attention!

The sex of the chicks is not 100% guaranteed!

Pigeons will only be delivered after full payment has been made to the bank account specified below:

Voiajorulnet Impex SRL
CUI: 44997978, Ineu
Str. Ștefan cel Mare, no. 24, Arad County

Account in RON: RO50BTRLRONCRT0CE8750901
Account in EUR: RO94BTRLEURCRT0CE8750901
Bank: Banca Transilvania

Domestic transportation within Romania is provided by the following carriers:

1. Dragoș Chirițescu – (+4)0740.057.215
2. Ialcin Tuleș - (+4)0722.451.669
3. Nini Enăchescu - (+4)0720.668.332
4. Adrian Manole - (+4)0765.200.629
5. Răzvan Luca - (+4)0723.137.787
6. Domenic Bedeleanu - (+4)0751.501.894

International transportation is provided by:

1. Dragoș Chirițescu - (+4)0740.057.215
2. Răzvan Luca - (+4)0723.137.787

Transportation costs (both domestic and international) will be paid directly to the carriers.

The transportation rates are as follows

• International transport: 250 RON (50 EUR) per pigeon, for deliveries outside Romania.
• External transport: 125 RON (25 EUR) per pigeon for deliveries from Europe to Romania.
• Home delivery: 250 RON (50 EUR) per pigeon.
• Domestic transport within Romania: 75 RON (15 EUR) per pigeon.

Pigeons will be delivered only to county residences, except in cases where the buyer's residence is more than 25 km away from the designated meeting point. In such cases, the courier will recalculate the cost and arrange delivery within the 25 km radius.

Meeting points:

• Supermarket parking lot
• Gas station parking lot

Meetings on the roadside, at roundabouts, intersections, etc., are excluded.

The courier is required to notify the buyer one day before delivery and again 1.5 to 2 hours before arriving at the meeting point. Upon request and for an additional cost of 5 RON, pigeons can be delivered in a cardboard box.

Delivery times:

• 1-7 days from the date of collection for deliveries within Romania.
• 1-10 days for international deliveries.

Working hours:
Monday - Sunday, from 07:00 to 23:00.

During transportation, the pigeons are considered the property of the courier, who is directly responsible for their well-being. If a pigeon does not meet clinical standards (is unhealthy or weak), the courier is obligated to refuse collection from the seller and immediately inform the auction site's management. Any issues caused by the courier will be financially compensated by them.