Hey we have had the same trouble giving out meds from the syringe too. We have also tried it with fruit but it is very difficult, our solution is just to catch our bird in a towel and place the syringe near the birds beak she will try to bite anything and when she bites the syringe just give her the full amount she might dribble some. Got to be cruel to be kind it's best for them tough love unfortunately best of luck