Try using Karo syrup in the water instead of sugar. or you might try some vitiamin and electolyte water. you can get this at most feed supply stores. the powder intructions are some what difficlut to understand. I take 2 tbl. sp. mix. in a pint of water for a base sollution. Then I mix this 1oz. to every gallon I make up. This is good to give to all new chicks kinda gives them a little extra boost cause some have a hard first few days esp. shipped birds. Some breeds get a little stressed during this time. O yeah you can keep the solution in the frig. so you don't have to make up a new batch every day. Good luck with your little fella.