No flock mentality?

In my home my birds never get close. None of flock are compatible.

Conlan, my 3yr old, Gcc, is a diva. She dislikes toys, most touch, play. But she doesn't seem to dislike my Sun Conure, who isn't a 'bird'.

Mouse, almost 3 year old, Sun Conure, has little confidence, isn't sure how to be a bird. She isn't sure of how to act around other birds. But will eat seeds from my hand with Conlan if she's in my arm. Conlan ignores her, which seems OK with Mouse. But Mouse had been around Conlan since she was a baby. But any quick movements can set her into fight it flight, though she's never been aggressive.

Mira, 2 year old, ysgcc. She's been known to be a bully with others and often fluffs up and struts when another bird gets close. Lived with another bird prior to his passing.

Kellan, 2 year old Jenday. Kellan is so high strung and protective of me for me to trust he wouldn't get upset, and with him being the bigger of my Conures, I don't trust him.

Rhage, almost 1 year old, B&G Macaw. His size alone means he isn't allowed near the small birds. He's even in a different room with my RLA.

Happy, 50+ year old, RLA. She was alone her whole life. Has arthritis, is at least 60% blind from cataracts, has fatty liver disease. So as a rule to keep her and my other birds safe she stays alone during playtime.

EVERYONE gets alone time with me each day, but no one gets out at the same time. All are clipped.

I've been told this isn't a good thing. I've been told they should be allowed to greet and establish a pecking order. That is unnatural for them not to bond.

I'd LOVE nothing more than to have my small birds out at the same time on their own play areas but I don't want any accidents.

Everyone is familiar with time outs, steps up well and generally listens.

Am I in the wrong? Should I start trying to see if they get along?

I tried introducing Mouse and Kellan when Kellan came home after weaning... She was fine but when she saw the 'shiney ring' on his foot and tried to grab it... Kellan wasn't too happy and yelled, and Mouse wouldn't go near him again ROFL.

Conlan and Kellan don't seem to mind if other birds are around, as long as they don't climb on the cage. Mouse doesn't care but doesn't seem like she knows HOW to respond. Mira just seems like she'd be a snot.

Does anyone else have multiple birds that never interact? Or am I just a paranoid parent??

I'd say a slow introduction between the smaller ones as a start might be an idea. Just remember that they all clearly have their own personalities. In a perfect world all of the flock would be friends but this is the one we're in so let's go with what we've got

as for the bigger 3 I'd be nervous about Rhage Happy and Kellan due to their larger size and differences in personality.

For Rhage his sheer size and baby mentality would make me nervous to have him with them, he gets a bit too excited or upset with the tiny zoomers and one could be gone before you knew it. Kellan as you say is very protective and high strung so he could be very snappy with them or even try to protect you by chasing you off. Finally Happy as you say is old, a bit weaker and has trouble seeing so it may be scary for her to be near such small fast moving birds

The smaller ones of course Mouse and Conlan seem to have the best chance at getting on, Mira there's a chance considering she's younger but would naturally take more time. Like I say try slowly introducing Mouse and Conlan to see if they will play with each other and let Mira see the fun. Just make sure when together they're supervised and be prepared to break up any fights that erupt. Of course there will be a little bit of arguing as all birds do but given enough space to move away from each other it shouldn't be too bad, like I say just be prepared to play referee!

And of course if you ever feel like you're uneasy about them being together you can just chill out with your current set-up why fix what isn't broken?

I....would do this, put a small bird on the floor on one side of a room and the other on another side then sit in the middle of the room....If something is going to happen you should see it well in advance, both birds will come closer and will, not for nothing, ignore you to see what the other bird is up to.

If they display curiosity, let it continue, if one bird looks aggressive...war dance posture, pick that one up and put him back in his cage.

I think you see where i'm going with this and where to go from there....with the all the flock.

It is difficult to create something that naturally does not exist!

The old statement: "Birds of a Feather, Flock Together!" has long known meaning far beyond Human words!

Flock mentality has extended means beyond hanging with each other!

If your Parrots of different species will hang together, that's great! If not, that should be just as great!