Articles by Sue Gremlin
Getting Started
Conducting a fecal examination to check for internal parasites in your chickens may seem daunting, but with a desire to learn and a little bit of practice, you can most certainly do it. It’s not rocket science!
What am I looking for?
You aren’t looking for actual worms in the...
Continued from Part II
Part III. Under the Microscope
Arguably the most difficult part of this whole process is understanding what you are seeing through the microscope lens. There will be a lot of poop and flotsam, and a lot of things that may look like something but are just artifact. Plant...
Continued from Part I
Part II Microscopy
Learning basic microscopy is not hard and although it does take practice, is worth the effort. It opens up a whole new world to you and is especially fun to do with your kids. Ever look at mushroom or an onion skin under a microscope? It’s fascinating...