HELP!! Days old chick can't stand or walk!!

Little fighter wont stand on its legs, checked for slipped tendon thats not the problem checked for dislocation and that's not the problem i have 2 other chicks at the same age so was able to compare to them. It was fine for first 2 days I don't have a slippy surface so it hasn't had opportunity to slip causing spraddled legs. The others could have trampled it though as it was a little weaker. I have made the boots for it and have hobbled it's legs. I know have it in a donut. Little fighter is now on vitamins hopefully this will help. Is there anything else I can do for her. She is also seperated from the other as they are very lively. Any advice would be appreciated as I am really rooting for fighter to pull through this. Is there some sort of physio I can do for her. I will try to take a photo of her so you can see what I'm dealing with.
 
Well little fighter is still with us, I have put her in a sling and she seems quite happy. Legs have been moving slightly over the last 24 hours. Taking that as a good sign. I'm very hopeful for my little angel.
 
No to the yogurt. What I suggested is the best for it, at this stage of things. The fact that it's now trying to move it's legs is a good sign.
 
Good morning. I need advice about this too. I got 15 chicks on Wednesday (hatched Monday) all arrived fine and did very well for 2 days. Last night I noticed one wasn't walking well. Kept face planting. So I brought it inside, have electrolyte water, chick start, oatmeal and scrambled egg. It's drinking well, survived the night but still can't stand. She's shaking when I pick her up and her legs extend. I can't feel any broken leg bones and she can scoot around on her chest when she needs too. Could she have a broken pelvis? How long would that take to heal?
Also this morning I went to check on the other 14 and one was dead Full crop, just face down dead near the watered. No where near the other chicks. Now side note is that they are Cornish crosses and I know they're known for heart and leg issues but they were all fine 24hrs ago.
@Sarah the chicken girl what does the sling you're using look like?
 
Mama-bear, did you get them in the mail from a hatchery, or from the local feed store, or from a local breeder? Were they vaccinated for anything? What is the temp in the warmest spot in your brooder? What are you feeding them?
 

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