Postal worm egg count test kits for backyard poultry. Collect a sample of fresh droppings, post it to our laboratory and your result appears in your account, so you can worm your flock only when it needs it.
Collect
Gather fresh droppings from up to 5 birds into the sample pouch.
Post
Pop it in the Freepost envelope, Monday to Wednesday.
We test
Our lab examines the pooled sample under the microscope.
Results
Your result appears in your account within 24 to 48 hours.
Our avian test kit
One kit can test up to 5 birds in a pool sample. Collect fresh droppings from up to 5 birds, post them to us and we examine the pooled sample under the microscope for worm eggs. For a larger flock, order one kit for each group of birds.
Why test your flock?
- Find out which worms, if any, your birds are carrying
- Avoid worming by routine, which is unnecessary for many flocks
- Check the result of a worming treatment with a follow-up test
- Keep records for your flock health plan
Poultry information
Read our guides before you test:
Parasites affecting poultry
Poultry worm count results explained
Worming and caring for poultry
Ready to test?
Collect fresh droppings from up to 5 birds at home, post them free to our laboratory (Monday to Wednesday) and your result appears in your account within 24 to 48 hours of the lab receiving your sample.
Order an avian test kitMore poultry guides
This page is general information, not veterinary advice. If your birds are unwell, or you are unsure what to do, speak to your vet.