Hung up on the tail feathers.

I want to make this for Thanksgiving:

We've been invited to join another family in their feast, so the least I can do is bring a fancy cheese ball thingy. But here's the kicker, I'm gung-ho about making it until it comes to those tail feathers. For one, I'm not a fan of food colouring, and for two... I'm kinda lazy and can't see myself doing that.

So please, help save the cheese ball and lend me your suggestions for a new (lazy-woman's) tail!