Joining a flock in the Roblox game Feather Family is done either by selecting an open group from the Flocks menu at the bottom of your screen or by accepting an on-screen invite sent by another player. Once you become a flock member, you receive a flock name tag above your bird, access to a private chat channel, and the ability to teleport directly to fellow flock members and the flock's shared base nest.
How to Join an Open Flock via the Flocks Menu
The primary way to find and join groups in any public or roleplay server is through the bottom navigation interface.
- Open the Flocks Tab: Look at the toolbar at the bottom of your screen and click on the Flocks button.
- Browse Server Flocks: The menu displays a list of all flocks currently established in your server, showing their flock names and designated colors.
- Check Requirements: Flock creators can restrict membership by locking the flock or limiting which bird species are allowed to join. Make sure your current bird matches the allowed species list.
- Click Join: Select the desired unlocked flock from the list to join immediately.
Once you join, the Flocks tab replaces the public browser list with your current flock's dashboard and member roster.
How to Join a Flock by Player Invite
Players do not have to search the menu manually if a flock leader or recruiter invites them directly.
- Enable Invite Requests: According to the Feather Family Wiki, players must have flock invite requests enabled in their game settings to receive invitations.
- Receive the Popup: When a leader or authorized member sends you an invitation, a notification appears on your screen stating: "You have been invited to [Flock Name]. Do you want to join?"
- Accept the Invite: Click to accept the prompt. You will instantly be added to the flock roster, even if the flock is otherwise locked to the general server directory.
Flock Member Permissions and Benefits
Joining a flock unlocks specific roleplay and navigation tools that are unavailable to solo birds.
Member Features Overview
| Feature | How It Works | Permission Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Flock Base Teleport | Transports your bird instantly to the flock's shared nest base without a confirmation popup. | Available to all flock members once a base is placed. |
| Member Teleport | Transports your bird directly to the location of another flock member. | Target player must have player teleporting enabled in settings. |
| Flock Chat Channel | A dedicated Roblox chat tab bearing the flock name; messages are visible only to members. | Automatic upon joining. |
| Flock Overhead Tag | Displays your flock name and your current rank above your bird avatar. | Automatic upon joining. |
| Leave Flock | Removes your bird from the group and resets your Flocks menu. | Available to all members at any time. |
Unlike standard personal nest teleports, teleporting to a flock base triggers instantly without an on-screen confirmation prompt. Additionally, flock bases spawn as large nests regardless of how small the bird placing them is, making them effective communal hubs.
Flock Roles and Management
Every flock is controlled by a hierarchy. Understanding this structure helps players know what actions they can perform within the group.
Leader
The player who creates the flock receives the Leader tag. Leaders have full administrative control, which includes:
- Inviting and kicking players.
- Managing banned players.
- Sending a Shout Message that creates an announcement banner across all flock members' screens.
- Locking the flock so outside players cannot join through the Flocks browser.
- Creating the communal flock base (in-game prompts require at least two flock members before a base nest can be placed).
- Promoting another member to Leader (which automatically demotes the previous leader to a regular member) or disbanding the flock entirely.
Custom Roles and Permissions
Flock leaders can create custom roles with unique names and color tags. Leaders can configure the following permission toggles for custom roles:
- Joinable: Determines whether regular members can freely switch to this rank on their own. (Players managing flocks recommend disabling "Joinable" on administrative roles like co-host to prevent unauthorized access).
- Invite Players: Grants permission to send flock invites to other players.
- Make Shouts: Grants permission to publish screen banners.
- Edit Nest: Grants permission to place or edit the flock base (coloring nests requires the Very Important Bird game pass).
- Manage Bans: Grants permission to ban or unban users from the flock.
Troubleshooting: Why Can't You Join a Flock?
If you are trying to join a flock and cannot get in, check for these common restrictions:
- The Flock is Locked: Leaders can lock their flocks to keep them private. In this state, the flock cannot be joined from the menu browser; you can only enter if an authorized member sends you a direct invite.
- Species Restrictions: The creator may have restricted membership to specific birds (such as only ducks, penguins, or raptors). You must switch to an allowed species in the character customizer to join.
- Invite Settings Disabled: If a friend is attempting to invite you but the prompt never appears, open your game settings menu and verify that flock invite requests are toggled on.
- Server Restrictions: Roleplay server hosts with custom private server rules have the option to disable flock creation or restrict flock management to server hosts only.
