SAVING NURSE RITA! _ Duck Containment // Whitt Acres

06-01-2024
I found Rita disoriented and weak, after giving her some nutrients and doing some research I landed on her having a Niacin (B3) deficiency. Luckily we had some generic Niacin capsules I could dissolve in water and administer is directly into her mouth. Once she was on her feet preening I put more in her water with other vitamins and nutrients so she could get some more before returning to the flock. She has made a full recovery and is doing well. Thank you all for your kind support.
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[@KCGLivingInGray]

I am surprised how attached I am to your ducks. My eyes teared up over rita. That's a testament to how good your storytelling is.

[@rhondar7656]

Same! My heart felt like it dropped to my stomach!

[@Funlovinlady-]

Same here too! Ever since I came across the video of Mumbles hurt, I have been checking out the homestead everyday. I think my attachment comes from me losing my 13 year old dog from cancer. I took care of him every day and night for a year and I lost him right before Mumbles got hurt. ❤❤❤❤

[@sunshinesmith6534]

Same here

[@wendypatton1932]

Same!! ❤ sending sweet Rita some love ❤️

[@Sirenfan5830]

Same Ive been watching when cody uploaded his first duck video

[@gabriellejohnson7324]

I'm so happy to Rita back w the flock. I bet Mumbles and Khaki were worried about her. Great job, Doc Cody 🩺💉

[@LivingNed]

You're officially the best bird vet in town, well done Cody!

[@thedevilinfrankenstein6503]

I agree. 🏆👍

[@mommabird2813]

We just changed avian vets and so glad we did, they also see chickens and ducks etc. do think he needs to search out one and have them as a back up.

[@OrnateAtaxia]

Thank you for being such a great dad to all your flock ❤

[@Funlovinlady-]

Seeing Rita sick totally breaks my heart! I’m so happy she is doing better. She’s been such an important part of the homestead. NURSE RITA WE LOVE YOU 😘

[@jamesroyce1845]

I love the way you're in touch with all your animals. You engage with them all individually, you treat them so good, you talk to them, you recognise them and react to their individual needs so well.

[@chrystar1]

You said that well. I'm always impressed with how much respect and care he has for the animals and his land. I think he is like this with people, too. His replies are genuine, thoughtful, and kind.

[@kaiye4869]

I love how Eco Pup was fussing Rita he knew she wasn’t well. But what warms my heart the most is how kind and genuinely caring you are to Rita and all the others ❤

[@Brenda70707]

Thank you for updating us. I was so worried about Rita. So glad that she is better and back with the flock. ❤

[@Funlovinlady-]

Remember Cody when Mumbles eye was all messed up and you helped her even though you hate to do anything with eyes? I was proud of you! ❤

[@maccthelab5165]

You are a remarkable human.

[@lisacruz5185]

To see eco nudge her like get up friend....broke my heart

[@Playful_Robin]

OH no! One of my favorite girls! Get better soon Rita baby!

[@Flyonlittlewing265]

Hi there 😊

[@miltsukka13]

I hope it only was deficiency. Good see Rita doing better.

[@nancynoble1164]

You’re a great caregiver Cody! It’s a such relief when we get a good response to the care we give. They know your voice.

[@kimbradbury9107]

Yes, I’m so glad to know that Rita, is doing so much better. I sure did tear up last night. I love all your animals, but Rita, Mumbles & Khaki has a special place in my heart 💜

[@jjordan3263]

I love this homestead adventure! It brings me great joy to watch! 💚

[@whatsinaname3561]

Cody, I think you should keep a close watch on your other ducks just in case the poison wafted over in the breeze. Not sure how close they are to the border. Maybe the hens too.. you are so good with her.❤

[@beckiedillon4050]

Yay Rita! You go girl ❤

[@thecrippledone3325]

Thank God she's better

[@PhoenixRising734]

Cody - that sure was a scare with Rita & I am so happy she recovered quickly with your care. I love how you ask all the ducks what happened to Rita as if they will answer. Maybe they will one day, Dr. Dolittle! ❤

[@sparksalot7323]

Oh thank goodness she’s doing better! I was so worried!

[@Alexander-ix4id]

Mumbles is yelling. I’m laying this egg but go take care of Rita ❤ pup acting all concerned and sniffing out the problem😊such a good pup🐾

[@agardengrows]

We need you, Rita!! Love ❤️ to all!

[@StrawberrySoul77]

Wow!! So happy you were able to get Rita back to health!!! And, Look how BIG boy Gosling has gotten!!! Maybe call him Ryan. Lol

[@MelissaM83]

😂 I love that lol

[@jasmirafox2868]

Good morning 🌞🌄🌞 Team Save Rita we right here 🪿🏃🥼❤️

[@Drizzy1121]

We need more people like you Cody

[@carlak7468]

You sure found her just in the Nick of time. Glad Rita is okay

[@user-eb5qq9fd9b]

Will be listening to Trains Following Rita in her honer today So happy for her recovery. Love your energy and love for your flocks. ❤️☺️🪿

[@klh2m661]

Looked up Following Rita by Train, good song! Thanks for sharing:)

[@TheSocialGamer]

Rita! I'm so happy. 😅 Girl gave me a scare. I'm sure we all are so happy for you and Rita. ❤ Sending you and the entire flock of babies much love!

[@simmerelise]

It would not surprise me if it was an effect of the spray. A lot of insecticides are poisonous to birds. The extra vitamins you gave Rita probably helped give her more strength to fight the poisoning. I am so happy she is okay. But I am also worried about the other birds going forward with the neighbour spraying such dangerous chemicals.

[@judymelendez5373]

So glad to see Rita back and doing so much better. I’m sure Mumbles and Khaki are relieved as well. They were probably up all night worried about her.

[@commentonthis3676]

Hearing the panic in his breathing when he seen Rita’s situation broke my heart. I know that feeling all to well when you come up on one of your pets and they don’t look ok. It gives you an instant panic attack.

[@carolynnr.6409]

Birds are super senitive. Fabreeze can kill some. Rita is fine, be thankful.

[@charruza]

YAY! Thank goodness, Rita is ok!

[@LaurelLeeLRGP]

So glad you were able to give Rita the support she needed. The internet is useful for more than just entertainment.

[@harris6489]

The concern and love in your voice for Rita was very genuine. I felt so bad, I almost starting crying. The way you did your research to find the problem and a solution was great. Rita was so happy to join the flock, she was flapping those wings. Love the content Cody..Hi Echo!!😃

[@WhittAcresHomestead]

Thank you!

[@kathygustafson9034]

I’m so happy to hear Rita is going to be okay. I’m so glad that you take such good care of all your animals. That poison in the field is scary. Surely there are better alternatives that could be used.

[@buddyguyman1993]

That's exactly what I was thinking!! You'd think there'd have to be safer ways to treat the field! Poison seems way too dangerous for all the animals, and I'm sure it can't be good for humans either :'>

[@SA-ke4zl]

So, so glad Rita is back! Great job Cody!

[@debfamilia8528]

You're a classic farmer who cares deeply about your land and livestock as well as wildlife

[@CarmellaStrock]

Awww poor Rita😢 Glad you're getting better. Echo pup knew she wasn't well.

[@WhittAcresHomestead]

He's always helping

[@marylousanders9705]

So happy she is better! Yay Rita! ❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️

[@cynthiapaetsch715]

Your loving attention to your animals is what keeps me looking forward to your next post.

[@faithclifford5893]

So glad you were able to help poor Rita. She looks better. Look at her moving around so good. Good job, Dr!!!!!

[@QueenDred]

So glad that Nurse Rita recovered.😅 Great work again Cody! #WhittAcresHomestead

[@PatriciaMachollHodges-nd7tf]

That lil goose is adorable ❤

[@kelleylea5]

It’s a process. ❤ you got a lot done even with taking care of Rita. I so happy she’s better.

[@ellenflaca]

You are so sweet! Your concern and connection to your animals is so inspiring. It’s refreshing to be able to see a sincere real person living his life and being so compassionate. It gives me hope.

[@brenishamango2769]

Our prayers plus your quick action and we saved her!!!! Im happy!!!!! Nurse Rita we love you to!!

[@timothyparker7739]

Man….your love of your girls made me cry….I am so glad Rita is on the mend..

[@jograndison4487]

The amount of love that you have for your animals is very heart warming....❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@krazynocturnal93]

Glad Melissa is ok. I would hate to see the duck with my name going down 😂

[@JoseIxtan]

luckily, she’s OK I hope Rita is OK. I hope you feel better.

[@Flyonlittlewing265]

I'm so happy you're better, sweet Rita. You've been so good to Mumbles and Khaki, and you have a great Dad to watch over you.❤

[@Funlovinlady-]

I’m so happy too! Sending love ❤❤

[@Flyonlittlewing265]

@@Funlovinlady- Good morning! I want to respond to your previous comment. Watching Cody work plus another farming channel actually motivates me to do more physical work 🙃. I know exactly what you mean.😂

[@Funlovinlady-]

@@Flyonlittlewing265 Right?! ❤️

[@stretch3281]

Ohh I'm so glad Rita's ok, shes such a sweet duck 🙂

[@undermoonlightglow]

This channel is a hidden gem.

[@zoebowler5664]

The fact the spray on the surrounding fields is so dangerous has shocked me.

[@user-lk9mb6pl2s]

Sadly if a bird eats poisoned bugs, plants etc., it can sometimes die and the following level of the pyramid as well, like a chain reaction.

[@angelaclairekelly4676]

Why did the farmer spray the field and what with? I think if I was Cody I'd be going to tell him that he's killing his birds with the spray being so close to his farm.

[@_Jolyn]

Wonderful news!!! Thank you for the quick update. Who knew we'd all fall for animals on youtube... but here we are. 😊

[@tracygardner6318]

All your animals are lucky to have you

[@veronicaortiz531]

Rita we love you ❤🪿

[@scottlauder4656]

This is homesteading at its best its awesome, great job.

[@toniagomez4546]

So glad to see Rita doing so much better ❤

[@cherishthirdeye]

Vitamin deficiencies are no joke! I'm glad it was that which is easy to fix and not any kind of complication from the poison they sprayed. I had a suspicion it wasn't otherwise she wouldn't have been the only duck sick. But yes... Brewer's yeast in their feed is an excellent idea to help with this to ensure they get some extra B3 in their diet they may be lacking, good call. 👍🏻 I had total faith you would be able to treat Rita and she would be out back with the flock in no time. The brewer's yeast should help stop that from happening again too. Great job Cody! 🩺🤍 It might not be a bad idea to have some charcoal on hand in case the poison does somehow get into the water supply though.

[@tracygardner6318]

Rita’s back with the flock🎉❤

[@kathyreier9269]

You are such an amazing daddy, too, your animals 🦆🪿✨️🙏🏼

[@shondra4663]

Sooo Happy!

[@rgober60]

Thank you Cody, I appreciate you keeping us up to date on Rita. Blessings 🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🫰💜💜💜

[@danielvelez4001]

Great job taking care of her nice❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@BeanTown0758]

I agree with everyone I’ve become so invest in the ducks and the chickens. I’m so glad she is doing better keep watching her to make sure she’s a 100%. Nurse Rita is loved by us all. I wish you had better vets out there but so glad you do research to help nurse all the animals back to health.

[@dawnkuc582]

Yeah Rita..so happy to see you're doing well 🤩❤️

[@telisandiaye5459]

I'm so glad u found Rita when u did. Poor thing was struggling bad

[@nicolewilleford749]

❤❤❤ I'm so happy nurse Rita is better I was so upset when I saw her on the short

[@RobertDaly-wr1qe]

All are LOVE gos out to Rita and the ducks.and mumbles to.my dog Honey.D.

[@DarrinsDaffs]

An Outstanding Outcome💕💕💕

[@--GG--200]

Happy to see rita fine

[@Clara_1313]

Yay, I'm so glad Rita is better! ♥️

[@thescarlettbandit5542]

Rita! 🤩💞 It’s your amazing care Cody, you handled this so well 🙌 Poked my heart seeing her with her friends again... it’s wonderful news 🕊

[@normaled462]

Glad to see that temporary containment fence went up easy. Hope Amazon can deliver next day for the other roll. Glad to see Rita looking so good and back with the flock. Maybe some sort of 24 hour sickness bug. I was thinking of the Avian Flu that is becoming more prevalent in the U.S. Not sure if it is near PA yet. Thanks for the update.

[@dahby2724]

She looks REALLY GOOD 👍

[@glitterprincess5672]

So happy to see Rita better I was so worried about her!! ❤

[@gloriamartinez1676]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Cody,your love and caring vibe is everything!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bettydep777]

Go Rita ❤😊 and Dr Cody the farmer vet. ❤

[@gwentofanelli2977]

I'm 75 and live in northern California off-grid. Thank you so much for keeping the public inform. Sad she's having reaction to poisin. Birdbox and research is a good start. Apple cider vinegar with the mother's in it.😕🤔

[@berlabz9291]

Good news!!! You are so caring ❤

[@isamen6847]

Rita looks great!❤

[@angelcake12ify]

I’m so happy Rita is feeling better ❤️ With love leading the way, and the knowledge you have on all of your animals, there seems to be no injury to great for you to fix. You did great 💕

[@soladaza7448]

nice green green grassssssss

[@janegergely4000]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Aw Cody, your Doc Cody too. Such a good job!! And we love all your ducks including Rita. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

[@shariselove]

😍I'm relieved Rita is okay😅

[@gloriamartinez1676]

So nervous halfway through the video, then I see her late at night...sigh of relief! She is doing better! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Julie-mq4nh]

Your a really beautiful pet owner, even to the one you're Gunna eat.until you eat them😁😊

[@tracymoore2251]

She maybe ate an insect that was sprayed..what a shame glad she's better tho x

[@TraceyQuance-rl2fd]

I'm from Ontario Canada and we definatly have some different regulations on what we can spray into the environment!!! Hoping yu dont find anymore dead creatures!!! Great job with Rita!! She is such pretty duck!!!

[@Jess-cu5dy]

SOO glad for the update, Rita was on my mind all night. I thought about her right before bed and first thing this morning... so happy she's better. I never thought I'd be so attached to animals that I don't even know (personally). 🙌🏼🙌🏼Cody!!!

[@reneemegquier2386]

I'm so happy for Rita 🎉 but that spay on that field, regardless of it not being the cause of her not feeling well killing the wild birds is terrible that would make me nervous. It feels terrible when something happens to an animal. ❤ good luck keeping them safe

[@dawnjones2751]

OMG 😢I’m so emotionally attached to your Ducks, 🦆 Rita and Mumbles are a set. I’m still worried how both will react to the new man in Mumbles life. Thanks for sharing Cody and keep up the good work. Sending prayers ❤

[@amysenffner4975]

I'm so happy Rita is better!!

[@NewSong...]

It is SO helpful when you explain what you have researched and learned so we might learn also! From youtubers like yourself, I learned how to splint a broken leg on a chicken that jumped to a roof and landed wrong coming back down (she healed!), how to save a chicken with a sour crop, and how to help an eggbound chicken. I want ducks now and a guard goose and feel better, because there are no avian vets here also!! Thank you, Cody!!

[@gmikoner]

Oh thank the heavens.

[@bieipio_baby]

Im so relieved to know everything is fine now for little Rita ❤

[@patokeefe5306]

This was a great way to start my day .,. Dr cody saved Rita..,.❤