Thank you all! Little dude tries to blend in with my little hens and does a good job being quiet during the daytime! Rooster #5 on my yard, for now lol
There's quite a bit of feathers around the coop. Her feathers are emerging as well.
I live in the South of the U.S. it' 76° right now, and she's just about 2 years old.
Thank you both very much for responding.
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