I had a very mean easter egger that I found dead one morning. He was so much of a problem he took a pellet or two to settle him down and get him away from fighting all the time. I don't think that is what killed him. There is no telling as some of the larger roosters may just have had enough of him and did him in.I think my easter eggers have been the worst. I bred my favorite with brahma hens to get a nice big gentle rooster. My bantam old english is great, he keeps the whole flock in line.