Okay I'm no expert about this. But from what I have heard sour crop smells from the mouth also I believe the coup is squidgy. (It's not a problem I've had before so I have no first hand experience).
http://dlhunicorn.conforums.com/index.cgi?board=emergencies&action=display&num=1161893898 Have checked him for any other obvious issues such as mites? In case there is something else going on as well?
If the crop is hard it may be a compacted crop which I believe you need to use olive oil and massage for.
http://www.thepoultrygarden.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3996&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=aMousy.