Topflite

18/09/2025

It takes all kinds - and that’s what makes our team soar.
Different skills, different perspectives, one shared set of values.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - a time to celebrate our Māori language and the culture of Aotearoa.

This whakataukī (proverb) reminds us that every bird sings its song, just as each person expresses themselves in their own way.

18/09/2025

Grateful for the community support 😍
How great as these local businesses and people 👏🏻

It's all here

17/09/2025

Pullets are the 'teenagers' of the chicken world, and of course that means they require special attention 😆
From 8-18 weeks old, their diet should contain less protein and more fibre.

Specifically designed for growing pullets, our premium feed offers an ideal mix of calcium and phosphorus, with vitamin D for bone development and strength.

https://shop.topflite.co.nz/products/pullet-grower-mash?variant=8661149646900

16/09/2025

For the burgeoning bird watcher, beaks can tell us a lot about the diet of a bird, from the finch’s conical shaped seed cracker to the long orange, shellfish-stabbing beak of the Oyster Catcher.

The diet of birds varies widely from species to species. Some exist on flower nectar and small insects while others can be spotted tearing into meaty flesh. Knowing about different kinds of beaks and how they work can help us provide the right feed for our backyard birds.

Read on to learn the difference between nectar sippers and seed eaters.
https://shop.topflite.co.nz/blogs/news/birds-beak-shape

15/09/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉
To celebrate 20 years of Bird of The Year, we have a copy of 'Bird of The Year' - Twenty years of ruffled feathers, a celebration of the birds of Aotearoa.

To enter:
🐦 like this post
🐦 comment which bird you want to win
🐦 tag a friend in the comments

Winner announced Monday 29th September.

12/09/2025

Foraging chickens are happy chickens 🐔 🐛

Chickens love scratching in the dirt for insects and eating a bit of grass, add a sprinkle of Insect Medley and there is an afternoon of fun ahead!
Dried insects are a great protein source, plus bonus points for keeping the chooks from eating the vege garden instead!

https://shop.topflite.co.nz/collections/chickens-ducks/products/insect-medley-125gm?variant=28784928522292

11/09/2025

We made the finals!🥳

As a family-run business, workplace culture is everything to us. We see our team as members of the extended whānau, and we genuinely want everyone to feel happy about coming to work.

Earlier this year we decided to benchmark ourselves against other businesses in Aotearoa and asked our team to complete the Best Places to Work survey. And guess what? We’ve been named finalists in the Spotlight Awards category for Community & Regional Impact!

While we don’t need an award to tell us that our workplace is a healthy, happy one, we are chuffed to be recognised!

Greg, Carolyn, Pete & Sandra

10/09/2025

What the bok?
Ever wondered what does that cluck, cackle, or squawk really means 🐔

09/09/2025

Looking for an eggs-traordinary new friend?
Chickens make fantastic pets for the whole family to enjoy, with the added bonus of keeping the egg cartons topped up - what's not to love!🐔

08/09/2025

Could the hoiho clinch the crown for the third time? Or will the tauhou steal the spotlight?
It’s been two decades of celebrating 'Bird of the Year'—soon it will be time for you to cast your vote! 🪹

Voting opens: 9am Monday 15 September
Voting closes: 5pm Sunday 28 September
Winner announced Monday 29 September

https://www.birdoftheyear.org.nz/