Unknown Death of my roo Russell Crow

[Soultao]

My rooster Russell Crow died quite suddenly early this morning. Yesterday evening, he seemed to be gasping for air, his comb & wattle almost purple and kept his eyes closed. He did sound like he had chest congestion. I noticed that he had been quiet over the past two days, but he seemed fine. I didn't notice him not eating or drinking, no diarrhea. I thought it could be aspergillosis since we had been having problems with a leaky roof, but I couldn't find any mold. I also thought it could be gapeworm. He died around 1:30 am and did a throat swab about 9 am, but didn't see any worms. There was some mucus. I have 7 hens who all seem to be healthy. Eating, drinking, no diarrhea, no trouble breathing. Could this have been congestive heart failure? Is that such a thing in chickens? Thanks in advance for any assistance. This is my first flock.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

What it the temp I lost a roo to heat stroke.

 

[nuthatched]

It sounds like heart issues compounded by a respiratory problem.

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

 

[Soultao]

It sounds like heart issues compounded by a respiratory problem.

Thank you! It happened so suddenly and I've been researching chicken diseases with his symptoms. Hopefully I can rule out a contagious disease, but am keeping a close eye on the girls.

 

[Soultao]

What it the temp I lost a roo to heat stroke.

The temps here have been from the 20s to the upper 50s. We have had a lot of precipitation, snow, but mostly rain.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

So that is not it, sry.