Ralph isn't feeling well today

Ralph isn't his usual self today. He's been unusually quiet and sleepy. Shortly after I uncovered him this morning he went back to sleep but he woke up so I could let him out while I fixed his breakfast. He didn't eat much of that, just his fresh peas, and he slept again after that. Through the morning and afternoon, he would sleep for a few minutes, wake up and play for a while or visit with me and get head scratches, then go back to sleep again. I spent a lot of time trying to get a veterinarian to see him but wasn't able to get in anywhere before next month. One office didn't call back for two hours after I left a voicemail message and the receptionist asked a lot of questions then told me they wouldn't see Ralph and I need to call Cornell. The one that offered the September appointment said if I need help sooner to call Cornell. Another office I've used before said that their only vet who sees birds is on vacation until next week. Their receptionist told me to call back next Thursday "if you still have your parrot and still want an appointment." Nice. Some offices I called only see dogs and cats and one of those told me to call Cornell. None of that was helpful. Cornell is a long drive from here and their consultation fees are more than I can afford. Ralph has seemed better since dinnertime when he came out to play. He ate well and had a good time playing in the cupboard. I tried to keep him up a little longer than usual but he was ready for bed at his usual time. He doesn't like it if I turn on the light to check on him at night but I will do that later and let him grumble about it. I hope he'll feel better in the morning but if he still seems off, I'll try to find some other veterinarians that aren't too far away.