Injured leg on a 5 week old

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I have a 5 week old with an injury that can't stand on her legs. No open wounds. What can I do. She's very alert and is eating and drinking.
 
Welcome to BYC. Do you have any pictures of the chick or the injury? Where is the injury? How old is the chick? Chick slings can be good for getting the chick upright and you can attach food and water to them. Here are some examples:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/
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I made a sling that I have been hanging her in for an hour or so at a time. I have been giving her poultry liquid B12 and vitamin k and she's taking it well. She's eating ok. I'm just lost as how to help her and the thought of what has to happen if she doesn't improve has had me in tears all day.
 

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