[Jessica84]

I want to get a microscope and supplies so I can do my own fecals. So for all of you who do you that do your own where did you get the everything from or what brand did you get and what all do I need just the microscope and slides? I need a 'starter kit for dummies' lol

 

[AmyBoogie]

We followed the stuff outlined on Fias Co farms page on fecal treating. We're happy with what we have though there was a discussion here on tgs about microscopes and I kind of want one that plugs into my computer now.

 

[Jessica84]

OK so does this look good? http://www.microscope.com/omano-om115-ld-2-in-1-microscope.html?category=217
It comes with accessories so other then the scale sticks and strainer that's what I need right???

 

[AmyBoogie]

Looks good. Sounds about right for what you need. We follow the testing described on Fias Co's site. Or rather, my 13 yo does most of the poop work right now.

 

[carrhouse]

Look at vetslides.com. Chalex Corp. sells a McMaster Slide kit for testing fecal eggs per gram. It would also be better to get a microscope with a mechanical stage.

 

[carrhouse]

Here's my set up viewing fecal sample in McMaster Slide on a mechanical stage.

 

[MsScamp]

I want to get a microscope and supplies so I can do my own fecals. So for all of you who do you that do your own where did you get the everything from or what brand did you get and what all do I need just the microscope and slides? I need a 'starter kit for dummies' lol

You might check out this.

http://www.goatbiology.com/fecal.html

 

[Jessica84]

Wow yours looks very expensive!!!! I got one semi like the link I showed it didn't come as a kit so bought slides and covers to go with it. I think only 5 of them. I'll look at the vet kit one since I'm sure I will need more since my 6 year old son is stoked about doing this and well he's a boy so I'm sure I will need more soon.
Crazy goat. I say that site yesterday. It looked way less complex on the whole process and made me feel a little more confedent on trying this. That's you guys I'm sure my next post will be I NEED HELP. Lol I can botch even the simple things.