Old Rooster developing a fluffy butt

NebraskaHick

Chirping
7 Years
Jun 21, 2016
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Central Nebraska
Newbie here, but raised with chickens.
My Rhode Island Red rooster is developing fluffy feathers at the base of his tail. He is 5 years old. In this picture the inset was taken about a year ago. Recently I noticed the fluff at the base of the tail. We had a hen that died a year ago, and he has been by himself since then. He follows us around like a puppy.
Any ideas what would cause this? I think it spoils his regal look!

 

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