Once fed, a chocobo's plumage will change in six hours (Earth time).
* The chocobo's plumage will change color depending on the fruit it was fed.
* After the chocobo's plumage changes color, feeding it a Han lemon will restore their plumage to their original yellow hue. Unlike other fruits, the chocobo's plumage will change immediately upon inspecting the chocobo stable a second time.
* No change will occur if chocobos are removed from the stable prematurely. It is recommended to feed them during times when the chocobo can be left stabled for extended periods, such as prior to logging out for the day.
So basically. Feed it a hue and keep it in there for 6hrs, then take a look and see. I hope they have some sort of warning for that so you don't accidentally take it out prematurely and reset the clock, or you know just remember . I'm going to plant the seeds with Shroud Soil and hopefully get a large number of fruits back. Hope they are quick to sprout and not some 5 day waiting period.. ><