What microscope for fecals?

[MiniSilkys]

I wonder if this microscope would work?

https://www.amazon.com/Microscope-Bysameyee-Magnification-Endoscope-Compatible/dp/B07SR7YPV5/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=microscope&qid=1579685173&sprefix=microsc&sr=8-5#askDPSearchSecondaryView_1579772906051

 

[MiniSilkys]

That should be sufficient. I bought one for my grand daughter, now I use it and she "borrows" it. LOL If you don't have the McMaster slides, I bought a kit from Amazon, here's a link.

Fecal Egg Count Supply - McMaster Method, by FEC Source. Fecal/Worm Egg Count for Parasites for Veterinary Use. Livestock Parasite Management. Check Dewormer Efficacy. FECRT Reference Guide Included.: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Fecal Egg Count Supply - McMaster Method, by FEC Source. Fecal/Worm Egg Count for Parasites for Veterinary Use. Livestock Parasite Management. Check Dewormer Efficacy. FECRT Reference Guide Included.: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

I was going to throw it away last year but decided to keep it.

 

[Baymule]

I wonder if this microscope would work?

https://www.amazon.com/Microscope-Bysameyee-Magnification-Endoscope-Compatible/dp/B07SR7YPV5/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=microscope&qid=1579685173&sprefix=microsc&sr=8-5#askDPSearchSecondaryView_1579772906051

I don't see anywhere to put the slides. The McMaster slides have 2 blue line grids on them, you focus on the lines for a clear image, then you can see the worm eggs.

 

[Baymule]

Just got back from my grandfather's viewing and peanut would not take her shot.

Your grandfather's viewing? I am so sorry.

 

[MiniSilkys]

I don't see anywhere to put the slides. The McMaster slides have 2 blue line grids on them, you focus on the lines for a clear image, then you can see the worm eggs.

so you need to have light up from under the slide? Yes, his funeral was today. It was more of a blessing really. He was 88 but spent the last four years in a nursing home after having a stroke. He has not known anyone for the last 2 years. He just laid there and slept. He had to eat pureed food which he didn't eat much of anyway. He weighed only 62 lbs.

 

[MiniSilkys]

When I get my slide in what setting do I view it under?

 

[MiniSilkys]

I haven't gotten my slide jet, but I wanted to try my microscope. I put a drop of feces/solution on a blank slide and I can't make out a darn thing.

 

[Baymule]

With the McMaster slide you focus on the blue lines ant then you can see the worm eggs.

 

[lilipansy]

You need a 10x magnification mic. This is what I have and it works great: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B009JROROU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use little butter containers to collect the fecals (free), a tea strainer ($1.50 at Walmart), and old spoon (free), a shot glass to strain the mixed fecals into ($1 at Walmart), a medicine dropper ($1.50 at Walgreens) to load the slide with and an Eggzamin McMaster slide ($18 on line, free shipping). It works great and I run fecals on my herd often. I use the sugar solution instead of a salt one because I worry about corrosion on my mic.