I don’t know too much about this subject or why you shouldn’t hold them but I used to hold my baby chicks all the time and they grew up to be very friendly. I’d say go for it
Her crop looks the tiniest bit smaller in my opinion. I will get her the clotrimazole today and see if it helps. I think she is feeling better because she started drinking water. EDIT: I meant to say that her crop feels less squishy.