Topflite

23/04/2025

All hay is the same, right? Wrong.

Hop along with veterinary nurse Hannah, and Stu, her bunny, as they look at the dietary needs of fibrevores and the difference between three popular types of feeding hay.

-Lucerne hay
-Meadow hay
-Timothy hay

Hay should make up the largest portion of a rabbit or guinea pig’s diet. Offer them an amount that’s roughly the size of their body each day, as well as clean water, a Tbsp of quality nuggets, fresh leafy greens and the occasional fibre-based treat (check out Topflite Timothy Cakes)

Topflite’s nutritious hay is locally grown in New Zealand and packed with love by our team.

All hay is the same, right? Wrong.Hop along with veterinary nurse Hannah, and Stu, her bunny, as they look at the dietary needs of fibrevores and the differe...

22/04/2025

Bunny yawns. Tiny RAAAWS or the song of their people? Who knows. What we do know is that it’s a good opportunity to check your bun’s teeth health. Take a quick peek. Rabbits’ teeth grow continuously – about 3mm per week! So make sure your bunny has lots of fibre-rich foods and bun-safe toys to chew on to keep their teeth in tip top condition.

For the hay-avoiders out there, Fibre Feast is a cold-pressed, hay-based pellet that’s firm enough to help with dental wear. 100% NZ-grown ingredients, no grain soy or fillers.

16/04/2025

🦆 Has cabin fever kicked in for the wet school holidays? 🦆
Why not enjoy some outdoor fun with nature for the whole family, along with a healthy meal for our feathered friends!
Lucky Duck is packed with all the nutrients ducks need to stay cozy and full in this cooler autumn season.

https://shop.topflite.co.nz/products/lucky-duck-duck-food?variant=8661164884020

01/04/2025

We just love receiving pictures of our feathered friends enjoying our Energy range, though this is a rare sight! A big thank you to Amy from Wellington for sending these our way. We absolutely adore them. ♥♥♥

28/03/2025

In case you missed it - our Managing Director, Greg Webster spoke to Jesse Mulligan on Wednesday to chat bird baths! Do you know the ideal depth of water for a bird bath? 😅

Fancy a bit of garden DIY? Learn how to make your own birdbath and to attract more native wildlife into your garden.

12/03/2025

We just love hearing wonderful feedback about our new range 'The Pick'.

"Absolutely loving the new pellet formula, rabbit seems to enjoy them just as much as he does some of his treats.

I have noticed his weight come down and he is looking much healthier which is awesome as we couldn't seem to drop it down on his previous pellets even when I had halved his portion. As a collection Fibre Feast, Timothy hay pellets and Timothy hay have brought amazing results for my little guy!"

It's the harvest's best, compressed. NZ grown fibre, vet formulated feed for rabbits and guinea pigs.

06/03/2025

🐔 Scratch & Lay is the ultimate choice for your hens. Mixed in Oamaru, it combines canary seed, sunflower seed, wheat, barley, and blue peas from local farmers. We add kibbled maize from NZ farmlands, Southland oats, Bluff oyster shell grit, and high-protein pellets. A nutritious blend for your chooks ♥
https://buff.ly/3yS9703

31/01/2025

Have you checked out our Nectar Feeder yet? 💚
We designed this feeder to serve NZ native garden birds safely, and is super easy to clean and refill.

✔️ Strong enough to handle a hefty tūī or three
✔️ Easy to use – just fill and screw on the base
✔️ Includes a sample size sachet of nectar
✔️ Attracts tūī, bellbirds and waxeyes, if present
✔️Bee friendly

30/01/2025

Window strike is an increasingly common occurrence with birds and sadly it is Kererū that are the most frequent victim at the South Island Wildlife Hospital. Reflections and sun glare on glass doors, windows and balustrades can trick birds into thinking they have a clear path ahead which can lead to death, trauma, broken bones, or a stunned bird vulnerable to predation. To help prevent bird strike, window decals or frosted strips like these ones at Project Kereru can really help! https://www.projectkereru.org.nz/store

29/01/2025

Informative, soothing, or a mixture of both, these nature podcasts are well worth a listen.
Whether you’re looking to add an element of education to your commute, or just want to make folding the washing slightly less tedious, nature podcasts can be a salve for the mind...

Informative, soothing, or a mixture of both, these nature podcasts are well worth a listen. Picked for New Zealand nature lovers by Topflite.

27/01/2025

We know it’s a nice feeling to feed the birds, so for our waddling buddies, we developed Lucky Duck, a duck-specific formula packed with New Zealand-grown wholefoods: oats, barley, sorghum, kibbled maize and high protein pellets. Unlike bread, this blend mimics the natural variety of their food sources in the wild and provides all the nutritional elements they need.

But aside from carrying a bag or two with you everywhere you go (which is a great idea but perhaps not overly practical), what should you do if you see ducks getting tossed dinner rolls at your local picnic spot? Here are four ways you can help.

Feeding the ducks at the park brings so much joy – but the wrong food can make this a less than idyllic pastime.

24/01/2025

The supply chain disruptions of the pandemic years encouraged us to hit fast-forward on a few plans. As a result, the Topflite Wild Bird Energy range is now 100% made at home... welcome garden birds to yours!

The Topflite Wild Bird Energy range is now 100% made at home. Welcome garden birds to yours!

21/01/2025

From a near-bare property with just a pair of fruit trees and a washing line to a biodiverse wonderland, this Tauranga garden has undergone an incredible transformation for the benefit of wildlife. See Heather Loughlin's urban woodland to find out more.

What happens when you plan a garden that puts bugs and birds first? See Heather Loughlin’s urban woodland in Tauranga to find out.

08/01/2025

"There is a deep irony that the end user for the products that Topflite creates are also its biggest pest."
Discover the secret behind the seed on our Country Calendar episode from 2022!

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One cousin grows crops such as sunflowers and canary seed, while the other runs a factory that turns the grain into birdseed products.