I don't think it's just you.I don't know what his priorities are other than no cushions! LOL.
Here are two photos to compare, one of Bob's cockerels from last year, one of my cockerels from this year. I think his bird is older than mine are in these, but am not sure. I do think the tails on mine are a bit longer than his, but that may just be me...
GILBERT COCKEREL 2012 (I think)
HAGGARTY COCKERELS 9/2013