These bonds are artificial and can be broken, or tested if the "pair" are re-housed communally (or split up by the keeper). One or both of a pair of males may go, and breed with lone hens, despite staying connected to their original partner. Alternatively, the same sex pair's bond may completely dissolve immediately.
These bonds are artificial and can be broken, or tested if the bonded pairs are re-housed together (or separated by the keeper). One or both of a pair of males may leave and mate with lone hens, even while remaining connected to their original partner. Alternatively, the same sex pair's bond might dissolve completely at any time.