| Microscope - Many health problems can
be found by the microscope examination of the droppings. The cost
of a good microscope will be justified over a short period of time.
If you are able to recognize a health problem early, you will save the
lives of many birds. Go through the loft and collect a minimum of
five to ten droppings, by collecting this many there is less chance of
overlooking less common problems. Be sure to include any droppings
that are abnormal in appearance. For example, ones that are green
or watery. Some of the problems that a microscope may help you find
are: Worms, Coccidia, Thrush, Bacteria, Fungus and Canker.
The microscope is used as a management tool to monitor the health and fitness
of your birds. If can also be used diagnostically at the first stage
of ill health or on a regular basis to manage the health of the flock.
The interpretation of the droppings is very difficult, but with time and
experience the good fancier can quickly translate what is seen under the
microscope. We strongly suggest that if you decide to purchase a
microscope, that you purchase Dr. Colin Walker’s book “The Flying Vet’s
Pigeon Health & Management”. Dr. Walker discusses the use of
a microscope as well as offering many color pictures of what a particular
problem looks like. Our #1588 is constructed of a heavy cast alloy
with acid and reagent resistant finish. #1588 includes a standard
head bearing mounted and it rotates 360 degrees. Locked in eyepiece
with triple nosepiece DIN Achromatic 4x, 10x, 40xR (retractable).
The #1588 includes a mechanical stage with spring-loaded slide clips.
Stage size is 110mm X 110mm (4.33” x 4.33”). Coarse and fine focus
with tension adjustment and adjustable stage stop. Illumination is
a 5 watt fluorescent bulb with a five position disk diaphragm. It
sounds complicated but with time and experience, you’ll decide that it
is a wise investment and will contribute to a long term success in races
and showing.
Microscope Cleaning Kit - If you cover
your microscope when not in use, you will not need maintenance for a long
time. Should you need to clean your microscope, may we suggest that
you purchase this cleaning kit which has every you will need. Includes
an 8 oz air duster, 280 sheets of lint-free lens paper, “no-residue” lens
cleaning fluid (1 oz) and 100 cotton tip applicators. May also be
use to service cameras and anything with a glass or plastic lens.
Blank Slides - You’ll need one each
time you do an analysis.
Cover Slips - You’ll need one each time
you do an analysis.
Flotation Liquid w/ Bottle - One bottle
will last a long time and it comes in a handy goose neck top which makes
it much easier to add the flotation liquid to the vial.
Flotation Liquid - Mix with droppings
and placed on the slide.
Microscope Applicators - Used to mix
droppings with flotation liquid in vials and apply to slip. |
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