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SUGGESTED DAILY AMOUNTS:
Avoid grapes, currants, raisins, liver, red meat, egg yolk or dark green vegetables such as spinach, which may contain high levels of iron. [For birds with suspected iron-storage disease: Avoid citrus fruits, tomatoes, kiwi, strawberries and other foods containing vitamin C. Monday: 09:00 - 17:00Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00Friday: 09:00 - 17:00Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00 ]
STORAGE INFORMATION
- It is recommended that 5% by volume of the overall diet should be high quality, ideally organic, items which provide a rich source of omega-3s.
- Harrison's products should make up 75-80% by volume of your bird's diet.
- It is recommended that 15-20% by volume of the overall diet should be good quality, ideally organic, vegetables and fruits.
- Squeeze all air out of the bag before closing and 'zip' it shut at the top - if the 'zip' becomes damaged, fold the top open and close with a clip or clothes peg.
- See this article for more information on the reasons for, and benefits of, including these items.
- Keep food in its original bag.
- Once opened, use the bag within 8 weeks.
- It is not recommended to supplement with vitamins or other bird or animal supplementary products.
Reviews
rosegold reports
Mental health is a difficult subject to talk about and I think there is a spectrum of difficulty when it comes to the topics it encompasses. By telling his story with such unflinching honesty, Joe paves the way for others to share their stories too. Should be proper proud! Joe claims he isn’t brave for talking about his breakdown, that what he’s done should be an ordinary thing.
A. P. Buckley
He makes a convincing argument for how birdwatching fits this brief perfectly. He’s not alone in this, as the survey he ran and other research can attest.
In the life of someone living with daily mental health issues these consistencies can act as an anchor to the present and provide grounding. ” Throughout the book there are two interwoven, inextricable strands: Joe’s bird watching encounters and his journey to wellbeing. Absolutely it should be ordinary; but there’s still a way to go before such conversations are normalised. As we see certain conditions (depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD) portrayed in popular culture, they become easier, more ‘mainstream’ to discuss.
Overall, I think this is a very appealing book to those going through mental health difficulties, or those who simply want to harness the benefits to wellbeing which connecting with nature brings. Because that’s ultimately what’s needed: for people to feel that they can talk about their struggles, especially when it’s very hard to do so.
Joe tried all of the usual therapies, from counselling to medication, but nothing was as effective for his wellbeing journey as Bird Therapy. Amazing book from start to finish, great to hear that Joe has used bird watching to help with his depression and it's brought him through the tough times. He also candidly describes the stages of his journey and how his mental health improved, I think this would be encouraging and supportive to those going through similar experiences.
I liked the accessible tone of this book, Joe’s language is informal and factual (rather than being either academic or overly emotive). Male suicide however, seems to be one of the last taboos.
It has wide appeal, for those struggling with mental health issues, for those who want to improve their wellness through connecting with nature and for those who are interested in birds. It is a very accessible activity and there is a lot of support and resources freely available. He briefly talks about the amount of people affected by mental health conditions and the statistics from the charity MIND are stark.
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