For the Love of Goats

Why a Fecal Egg Count Doesn't Always Tell You Whether a Goat Needs to Be Dewormed

August 19, 2026·7 min
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Got a question? 🤔 Head over to -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/fecal-egg-count/ -- and drop it in the comments—so we can reply! Show Notes If you've ever been told that a high fecal egg count means you should automatically deworm a goat, this episode is for you. A fecal egg count is one of the most valuable tools we have for monitoring internal parasites—but it's only one piece of the puzzle. It tells you how many parasite eggs a goat is shedding, not whether that goat is actual...

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