Selling a chicken at an auction was an interesting experience. Using a cardboard box with holes in it was fine. I was surprised to learn that everything sells. We got a couple of dollars for him and celebrated with hot dogs from the food stand.
thanks for the input, it's harder to tell without the single comb, and he/she hasn't been mounting any of the hens. But the face is bright red and you mentioned the hackle and saddle feathers are starting to show.