About Us

8 x 1st National
4 x 1st Classic
Over 60 x 1st West Of England South Road Combine.
1st Titan Games 2024
3 x 1st National Flying Club Ace Pigeon

Here at D & J Staddon, we are a father and son partnership with a rich history of success in pigeon racing. John, born in 1942, began his racing career in 1963 with his twin brother Mike, achieving remarkable results, including 2 x 1st National and 7 x 1st Classic wins. Dave, born in 1974, developed an early passion for the sport and has been an active fancier for most of his life. Our current partnership was formed in 2009, continuing a legacy of excellence that spans decades.

Our name has consistently appeared at the top of results across various levels of the sport, including local clubs, the West of England South Road Combine, CSCFC, BBC, BICC, and NFC. This incredible consistency is a testament to the quality of our pigeons and our dedication. John, a retired Highway Inspector, and Dave, who runs a growing publishing business, both contribute to the success of our loft. John’s proximity to the racing loft and his commitment to training young birds are invaluable, especially given Dave’s demanding schedule.

While our initial triumphs were achieved at John’s house in Evercreech, we transitioned seamlessly to a new racing loft at Dave’s house in 2017. We enjoy all types of racing, from sprints to marathons, and are committed to competing at the highest possible level. From 2026 onwards, our primary focus will be on Marathon racing. We maintain a rigorous program for our youngsters, ensuring they fly the full program and are tested across the English Channel. Our distance-bred yearlings are expected to fly at least Bordeaux (439 miles), with some extending to Dax and Tarbes (over 500 miles). This demanding schedule is crucial given that our birds must cross at least 90 miles of open sea, where weather conditions can be challenging.

When introducing new bloodlines, we ensure they perform at least as well as our existing pigeons, or they are not retained. This selective breeding program, focused on pigeons that thrive on our demanding schedule, has consistently reduced our losses year on year. We are confident that our fantastic family of pigeons and our dedication will continue to bring big wins for the D & J Staddon partnership.