Cardinal spinus from Manitoba is a specific food for the breeding of Carduelis Cucullata or Cardinalino of Venezuela, Carduelis Jarellii (Siskin Facciagialla), Carduelis Xantogaster (Siskin Panciagialla) and all spinus in general. The Cardinal of Venezuela is a small and beautiful carduelid much sought after by amateur breeders for its ability to transmit the red lipochrome to canaries, it is possible to mate the domestic canary (Serinus Canaria) and the Cardinal of Venezuela (belonging to different genera of the same family of the finches), however only 50% of the males deriving from this crossing will be fruitful, while the females will be sterile, and used exclusively as wet nurses.

Native to the mountainous areas of South America, Colombia and Venezuela, although it can now be considered a domestic species, it is very sensitive to low temperatures, in the areas of origin it migrates between 300 and 1500 meters above sea level in search of constant temperatures between 18 and 20 ° C. The male reaches 10cm in length and 12g in weight in adulthood, slightly smaller than the female

Instructions for a correct use: The great variety of seeds and the peculiar organoleptic characteristics of this mixture allow the bred subjects to regulate their food intake according to the metabolic phase and the microclimate conditions, allowing the animal to feed in the way more akin to their natural needs. The daily administration of the food must correspond to the average quantity consumed in the 24 hours, taking care to clean and wash the manger before each administration. This hygienic and sanitary practice must also be extended to the drinking trough, ensuring fresh and clean water is always available.

Composition: Canary seed, Moss grass, Niger, White perilla, Chicory, White lettuce, Sesame, Fennel, Camelina, Black lettuce, Hemp, Blue poppy, Thistle, Turnip, Brown perilla, Spruce, Larch, Clover, Quinoa.