Can anyone help me. Gonzo my quaker is about 3 years old now. This morning when I took the cover off his cage I noticed he was acting very quiet. When he tried to talk or chirp, it sounds like he has lost his voice and only gets half out. He has been puffing his feathers most of the day and breathing heavier then normal. Otherwise he is acting "normal" just a bit tired. When I was sitting rubbing his head, I felt a hard lump in his neck, I guess this is his crop??? Is it normal for it to be hard. He was making the motions of trying to vomit, but&nbsp; nothing comes out. He is eating &amp; drinking normally too.<BR>Does anyone have any ideas of what this might be? <BR>There are no avian vets near me, the closest one is a few hours away. <BR>Any thoughts would be appreciated.<BR>Thank you, Linda

Is he eating, drinking and pooping normally? Does he shiver? Are his eyes clear or cloudy? If you don't have an avian vet nearby, is there a regular dog-and-cat vet who might be able to at least look at him? I'm sure vets have to take a variety of courses and he might remember enough to decide if you should take him to an avian vet.

Yes he is eating, drinking & pooping normally. Hes not shivering & his eyes are clear. I'll have to call around to see if anyone is qualified to check his out.

I would get him to the vet ASAP...