The cardi bunch is a thistle and consists of prickly panicles that hide the cardi seeds inside the heads. The cardi plant, also known as safflower, is a type of thistle.
Cardi is a popular addition to the diet of parrots, parakeets and rodents.
The hand-tied cardi bunch are not only a tasty change in the diet, but also promote the activity and natural behaviour of birds and rodents, as they have to work the seeds out of the panicles themselves. The dehusking of the grains is an important part of the activity and at the same time promotes the animals' dexterity.
The positive properties of cardi in the diet are the high content of unsaturated fatty acids .These can help to improve the health of rodents and birds, for example by strengthening the immune system and reducing inflammation.
The weight of the cardi bunch varies between 120 g - 140 g per bunch.
We source our cardi bunch from controlled German cultivation.