Kakariki and their flock behaviour

In the wild, red crowned parakeets do not live in large flocks. Even during the breeding season they are usually only seen in pairs. Social behavior in the swarm is usually limited to the direct partners, with exceptions to prove the rule. We have heard about some flocks, in which six or more red crowned parakeets got along great togethether..However, there are always birds that become aggressive in such situation and need to be separated as a couple.    In our flock, currently 7 birds, it's usually during the breeding season that rivalries between sexually mature roosters take place, and also  the hens can put up quite a fight  . Our observations of aggressiveness increases with the intensity of the pair bonding and is most intense jst before laying the first egg of a clutch Because this issue is very complicated, and should not be concluded with just one experience report, there is another opinion available below. More on this subject to be found under the item "breeding behavior" as well.  We look forward to more reports on flock behavior to help us get a better view on this: contact kakarikiparadise@aol.com

Georg & Sabine