Duck has hurt leg - what can I do to help her?

[Jlw0903]

Went to put my babies in the hut for the night. Buttercup was in the pool as usual but I noticed that she REALLY struggled to get out of the pool when I opened the pen gate. I noticed right away she was off because she is usually very spry and loud and was neither of those and seemed to have maybe a slight limp.
Took her inside and put her in the bath for a swim indoors so I could watch her. Sure enough as the bath is filling I notice her not putting a ton of weight on her left foot.
No cuts or injury that I can really see. I can't tell if it's swollen either but if so only a little. She didn't react heavily when I was touching her leg and foot.
She's paddling with it and can walk but she's favoring the other foot to do most of the work so I think it's just a sprain or something. I can tell she's hurting though because she should be quacking her face off at me begging for treats and she's not making a peep.but she is drinking well and eating fine.

What can I do to help her feel comfortable and recover?

Any advice would be helpful- especially if it helps reduce vet bill.

 

[cheezenkwackers]

If possible, confine her to a smaller space so she stays off of it. Soaking in an Epsom salt bath will help bring down swelling. You just don’t want her drinking too much of it. If it is just a sprain she should be better in a day or so.

 

[Miss Lydia]

If you have any leftover Metacam that may help her with pain. But like @cheezenkwackers rec rest, water therapy and some B complex can all help get her back up and going if it's a sprain. Always help them in and out of the pool or have something for them to easily get in and out.