It really was. I am not overly sensitive. I more than understand that chickens are not real long lived. But I did mourn Bye. I never intended to keep him, he was ugly as sin, but he just kept ticking off the flock master boxes.
A flock master is a superb rooster and having him in your flock is a joy. A lot of roosters will never make a flock master. Some have more good traits than others. IMO flock master will:
has a pleasant crow
will be the first bird to see you as you approach
has his head up often looking for...