Great birds. Proven loft. Working man's prices. Small loft. Big reputation.
Young Racing Pigeons For Sale
Burns Loft is a small, honest racing pigeon breeding and racing operation in Dagenham, SE England.
Fifteen years in the sport. Four well-proven Belgian bloodlines. Young racing pigeons bred by someone who
races them himself and genuinely wants to help others get started — or move up — in
this great sport.
Dean Burns has been racing and breeding pigeons in Dagenham for over fifteen years.
He's an active member of his local racing club and a well-known face across the SE England
racing scene. This is his hobby, his passion and something he takes real pride in.
The birds he sells are bred from the same stock he races himself — no bought-in fancy names,
no filler stock. Just birds from a working loft.
His specialism is young bird racing and breeding — pairing up birds
with purpose, raising them carefully and getting them race-fit in their first year.
It's the most demanding discipline in the sport, and it takes experience to do it right.
Dean has that experience, and he's happy to pass on what he knows to anyone who wants to learn.
Small loft. Big reputation.
The loft holds three of the finest Belgian bloodlines in the sport today — Van Den Bulck,
Herman Ceusters and the legendary Van Lint — and produces young birds that are well
suited to SE England racing conditions. Burns Loft has been mentioned in both
The Racing Pigeon and British Homing World, the sport's two leading publications.
In 2026, Dean's breeding programme extended into new territory — producing bespoke white homing doves, crossed for appearance and trained for reliable return, bred to the exact specification of the customer. One such customer, Craig, has built a purpose-made dovecote in Romford to house them. Dean thought it worth sharing. See the dovecote build →
In the Press
Dean Burns is named in The Racing Pigeon (October 2023) alongside respected names in the London & North Road Combine — a recognised and well-regarded member of the SE England racing community.
Breeding season — Burns Loft, Dagenham
Burns Loft young birds — Dagenham, SE England
Credentials
▸Active racing member — races full seasons, old birds and young birds, at club and federation level across SE England
▸Over 15 years of active racing, training and breeding from his Dagenham loft
▸Specialist in young bird racing — the most competitive discipline in the sport
▸Regular club and federation placer across SE England race programme
▸Consistently well positioned in club and federation races season after season
▸Loft holds four well-proven Belgian bloodlines: Van Den Bulck, Herman Ceusters, Van Lint and Pitbull
▸Featured in The Racing Pigeon and British Homing World
▸All birds RPRA rung, vaccinated, from a clean, well-managed garden loft
▸Happy to advise new starters on settling, training and getting birds ready to race
Burns Loft — Dagenham, SE England
Burns Loft — ready to race
The Breeding
Four Proven Bloodlines
Burns Loft breeds from four well-proven Belgian bloodlines — Van Den Bulck, Herman Ceusters,
Van Lint and Pitbull. Carefully selected pairings from strains that have a strong record
at club and federation level across the UK.
01
Van Den Bulck
Belgium · Sprint & Middle Distance
The most sought-after sprint bloodline in UK racing today. Built around the legendary stock cock
"Goede Rode" — sire of national ace pigeon "Kittel" — Van Den Bulck birds produce
exceptional speed, sharp orientation and the ability to win in any weather.
If you ask any serious racing man in SE England what bloodline is winning right now,
this is the name you'll hear.
Sprint · Middle Distance
02
Herman Ceusters
Belgium · Sprint & Middle Distance
A trusted name throughout UK club and federation racing — known for producing birds of
consistent speed and reliable homing. Herman Ceusters birds regularly appear in the
pedigrees of winning young birds across Britain. Solid, dependable and well suited to
the sprint-to-middle distances that make up most of the SE England race programme.
Sprint · Reliability
03
Van Lint
Blue Heaven Loft, Zoutleeuw, Belgium
Michel Vanlint of Zoutleeuw is one of the most celebrated breeders in Belgian racing history.
His Blue Heaven Loft achieved seven 1st Belgian National results in a single twelve-month
period — a feat never previously recorded in the sport. His bloodlines bring exceptional
middle-distance class and complement the sprint pace of the other strains in the Burns Loft perfectly.
Middle Distance · Prestige
04
Pitbull
Belgium · Sprint
The Pitbull is one of the most searched and talked-about names in UK pigeon racing
right now — and for good reason. Originating from Belgium, these birds are bred
for explosive sprint speed and a determined racing character that the name says it all.
Tough, fast and increasingly present in the pedigrees of winning birds at club and
federation level across Britain. A bloodline that serious racing men are actively
seeking out. Burns Loft has acquired a breeding pair and Pitbull crosses will
feature on the 2027 breeding list — one to watch.
Sprint · Belgium · Coming 2027
Available Now
Young Birds For Sale
Burns Loft's young birds are available from January 2027,
perfectly timed for the new racing year. Whether you're just getting started or looking to
add well-bred new blood to an existing loft, these are honest birds at a price that works
for the working man. Get in touch to discuss what's available and arrange a visit.
Individual Bird
Single Young Bird
Price on enquiry
✓ Current year RPRA ring (GB rung)
✓ Vaccinated and healthy
✓ Van Den Bulck / Herman Ceusters / Van Lint bloodlines
Availability is limited each season. Burns Loft breeds a carefully managed number of young racing pigeons —
quality over quantity. First birds are available from January 2027, with further rounds following through the season. Drop an email to register your interest early and Dean will come back to you with
what's available, current pricing and how to arrange collection from Dagenham.
Courier can be discussed for buyers further afield.
Why Burns Loft
What You're Actually Getting
i.
Birds from a Working Loft
Burns Loft isn't a stud farm. Dean is an active racing pigeon man who goes to the race point every season. The young birds and breeding pigeons he sells come from the same stock he trains and races himself. You're buying from someone who genuinely cares how these birds perform — not just how they sell.
ii.
Genuine Belgian Bloodlines
Van Den Bulck, Herman Ceusters and Van Lint are three of the most documented and race-proven bloodlines in modern pigeon sport. You're getting access to serious breeding from a respected SE England loft — at a price that makes sense for club-level breeders and anyone just starting out.
iii.
Honest Birds. Fair Price.
No inflated pedigrees, no hype, no pressure. Dean breeds a modest number of racing pigeons each year and prices them fairly. What you see is what you get — healthy, well-bred young pigeons for sale from a clean loft, sold by someone who loves the sport and wants others to enjoy it too.
iv.
Local Knowledge Included
Dean races into the same SE England race points his buyers do. He knows the conditions and what it takes to win here. New starters get the benefit of his experience — he's always happy to advise on settling, training tosses and getting young birds ready for their first season. Just ask.
Get in Touch
Talk Pigeons With Dean
Whether you're a complete beginner looking for your first birds,
or an experienced racing man wanting to add fresh blood to your loft —
Dean is happy to talk. Use the form to ask about availability, current pricing
or to arrange a visit to the loft in Dagenham.
LoftBurns Loft
BreederDean Burns
LocationDagenham, SE England
ClubActive member of his local Dagenham racing club
CollectionFrom loft in Dagenham — courier by arrangement
Loft Electrics
Loft lighting and garden power supply handled by a trusted local electrician —
Romford Electricians,
serving Dagenham and Essex.
This site is built and managed by Sonnie Hunter on behalf of Burns Loft — including all content, images and enquiry emails.
All images used throughout this site are for illustrative purposes only. They do not represent birds currently available for sale and may not be young birds.
A new breeding list with updated photos is expected from December 2026 and will be uploaded shortly after.
