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One undiluted drop / A count in millions per mL / Ruby-spaced 0.01 mm chamber / No plug needed / Free tracked shipping / 1-year warranty / One undiluted drop / A count in millions per mL / Ruby-spaced 0.01 mm chamber / No plug needed / Free tracked shipping / 1-year warranty /
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Sperm counting chamber for dog and horse breeders
Kiba Count Sperm Counting Chamber
Turn one drop into a number: how many million sperm per mL, and how many of them are moving, read on the warm stage of Kiba Lens.
$349USD
Free tracked shipping, delivered in 5 to 10 business days.
What’s in the box
| Glass counting chamber with three ruby spacers | 1× |
| Stainless-steel cover ring with glass window | 1× |
| Aluminium carry case with foam inserts | 1× |
✓ No plug needed✓ 30-day returns✓ 1-year warranty✓ Free tracked shipping
- A number, not a guess. Count the sperm heads in one row of 10 grid squares. The number you get is the count in millions per mL.
- One undiluted drop. Nothing to mix or dilute. One drop goes on the chamber, the cover goes on top, and you can start counting.
- The same depth every time. Three ruby spacers hold the cover 0.01 mm above the glass, so every count starts from the same thin layer.
- Made for Kiba Lens. Slide-sized for the stage clip, and the heated stage keeps the chamber warm while you count.
Kiba Count tells you how many sperm there are and what share is moving. It is not a laboratory semen analysis, and your vet remains the right person for a full fertility check.
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How many, not just whether.
Kiba Lens shows you that they are moving. Kiba Count tells you how many there are: one undiluted drop under a cover held at a fixed depth, a grid on the screen, and a row of ten squares to count.
How it is used
From one drop to a number
Warm the chamber
Set Kiba Lens to 38 °C and lay the chamber under the stage clip a few minutes before you collect, so the glass is warm when the sample goes on.
One drop in the centre
Put one small drop of the fresh, undiluted sample on the small circle in the middle of the three ruby spacers.
Lower the cover onto the rubies
Place the steel cover ring straight down onto the three ruby spacers. The drop spreads into a layer 0.01 mm deep under the grid.
Count one row of ten
With the 10× lens, count the sperm heads in one row of 10 grid squares: that number is the count in millions per mL. Count the still ones in the same row to see what share is moving.
With Kiba Lens
From “are they moving?” to “how many?”
Kiba Lens shows you the sample is alive. With Kiba Count on its warm stage you also know how many million per mL you collected, so you can judge the sample, compare collections and plan the next one.
- One undiluted drop
- Read on the screen you already have
- Count in a few minutes
Built to be used again
Glass, steel and a case.
The chamber is glass and the cover sits in a stainless-steel ring. Rinse them after each count, dry them and put them back in the foam of the aluminium case until the next collection.
- Glass counting chamber
- Steel cover ring with glass window
- Aluminium case with foam inserts
Side by side
Kiba Count next to a slide and cover slip
| What matters | Kiba Count | Slide and cover slip |
|---|---|---|
| What you learn | Millions per mL, and the share that is moving | Whether they are moving |
| Depth of the sample | Fixed at 0.01 mm by three ruby spacers | Depends on the size of the drop |
| Grid to count on | Yes | No |
| Dilution | None, one undiluted drop | None |
Both are looked at under a microscope such as Kiba Lens. Neither is a laboratory semen analysis: for shapes and a full fertility check, see your vet.
Our promise
Know how much you have.
3ruby spacers set the depth
10squares to count
30days to return it unused
Questions
Good to know before you order.
Something we haven’t covered? Email info@kibaclub.com and a person replies within 24 hours.
How does it give me a count?
Each grid square is 0.1 × 0.1 mm and the cover sits 0.01 mm above the glass, so a row of 10 squares holds one millionth of a millilitre. The number of sperm heads you count in that row is therefore the count in millions per mL. Count two or three rows and take the average for a steadier number.
Do I need to dilute the sample?
No. Use one drop of the fresh sample as it is. The layer under the cover is so thin that the sperm lie in a single plane across the grid, where you can count them.
Can I see how many are moving?
Yes. In the same row of 10 squares, count all the heads, then count the ones that are not moving. The difference tells you what share is moving.
Does it work for horse semen?
Yes. A counting chamber counts whatever sample is on it, and the grid maths is the same for a stallion as for a dog. This page’s examples are written for dog breeders; horse breeders usually buy it with the microscope as the Horse bundle: Lens + Count.
Does it fit Kiba Lens?
It is slide-sized, so it lies on the stage under the clip, and the heated stage keeps it warm while you count. Count with the 10× lens, where the grid fits on the screen.
Can I use it with another microscope?
Yes, with any microscope that has a 10× objective and a flat stage. A heated stage, like the one on Kiba Lens, keeps the sample from cooling while you count.
How do I clean it?
Straight after each count, lift off the cover, rinse the chamber and the cover with clean water and dry them with a soft, lint-free cloth. Keep both in the foam of the case between uses, and never scrub the area between the ruby spacers.
Is it a laboratory semen analysis?
No. It gives you a count and the share that is moving. For the shape of the sperm and a full fertility check, see your vet.
What if it breaks in the post?
It travels in its aluminium case. If it arrives broken, email info@kibaclub.com a photo within a few days of delivery and we send a new one.
How long does delivery take?
Orders are prepared within 1 to 3 business days and delivered by tracked courier, usually in 5 to 10 business days. Shipping is free and you get a tracking number by email.
Can I return it?
Yes, unused and in its original packaging, within 30 days of delivery, for a refund. For hygiene reasons a chamber that has been used cannot come back. Full terms are in the refund policy.
The details
Technical details
Full specification
| Chamber | Clear glass, slide format, with a raised round counting disc |
|---|---|
| Depth | 0.01 mm (10 µm), set by three ruby spacers; maker’s tolerance ±0.001 mm |
| Grid squares | 0.01 mm² each (0.1 × 0.1 mm) |
| Cover | Glass window in a stainless-steel ring |
| Sample | One undiluted drop |
| Reading | Sperm heads in a row of 10 squares = millions per mL |
| Use with | A microscope with a 10× objective; made for Kiba Lens |
| Case | Aluminium, with foam inserts |
| Power | None. No plug needed. |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Kiba Count is a counting chamber for experienced breeders. It is not a veterinary medical device and not a laboratory semen analysis.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 100 reviews.
On the stage under the lenses. The ring is down on the three rubies. I count that with the 10x.
Hard sun on the table. Sperm Count Board is printed on the glass. The ring is beside it, not on it.
Close on the three rubies. Black ring in the middle with the white cross. Yellow ceiling light.
Out of the case on the floor. Grey light. Steel ring on the left, glass on the right, three red rubies.
The gap is the same each time, 0.01 mm. They say use the 10x, and that is the one I use. Glad I can wash it and use it again.
The stage clip holds it. It is slide sized. Two of us can look at the same row. The second time was quicker than the first.
I set the Lens to 38 and let the glass warm first. Shape still goes to the vet. I am not treating the number like the last word.
The print on the glass is small in ordinary light. The foam fit is tight in a good way. A fair four from me.
It is still me counting, not a machine. I would not call it fiddly after the second use. Worth it if you already have the Lens.
Rinsed the glass and the ring and put them back in the foam. They say use the 10x, and that is the one I use. Glad I can wash it and use it again.
Sperm Count Board is printed on the glass, and the clearance. Two of us can look at the same row. The second time was quicker than the first.
Heads in one row of ten squares. Shape still goes to the vet. I am not treating the number like the last word.
The aluminium case is why the glass is still in one piece. They say use the 10x, and that is the one I use. Glad I can wash it and use it again.
Finding the row the first time took a minute. Not a full check. I still ask the vet about shape. I knew it would not replace a lab.
The chamber has no plug. The warmth is the Lens stage. Two of us can look at the same row. The second time was quicker than the first.
That row is the count in millions per mL. Shape still goes to the vet. I am not treating the number like the last word.
I count the still ones in that same row. They say use the 10x, and that is the one I use. Glad I can wash it and use it again.
Three ruby balls, not a guessed gap. Two of us can look at the same row. The second time was quicker than the first.
The ring has to go on straight. A tilt shows. The foam fit is tight in a good way. A fair four from me.
The steel ring goes straight down on the rubies. Shape still goes to the vet. I am not treating the number like the last word.
It does not print a number. I count the row. They say use the 10x, and that is the one I use. Glad I can wash it and use it again.
One undiluted drop in the middle of the three rubies. The grid is small, so I go slowly. The second time was quicker than the first.
The gap is the same each time, 0.01 mm. Shape still goes to the vet. I am not treating the number like the last word.
I like the case more than I expected. I would not call it fiddly after the second use. Worth it if you already have the Lens.
The depth makes sense. Putting one clean drop on and the ring down flat took me a few tries. I am not reading that as the whole story.
The stage clip holds it. It is slide sized. They say use the 10x, and that is the one I use. Glad I can wash it and use it again.
I set the Lens to 38 and let the glass warm first. The grid is small, so I go slowly. The second time was quicker than the first.
Rinsed the glass and the ring and put them back in the foam. Shape still goes to the vet. I am not treating the number like the last word.
Sperm Count Board is printed on the glass, and the clearance. They say use the 10x, and that is the one I use. Glad I can wash it and use it again.
The count itself is clear. The price is the part I felt. Nothing to mix, which I did want. I knew it would not replace a lab.
Heads in one row of ten squares. The grid is small, so I go slowly. The second time was quicker than the first.
The aluminium case is why the glass is still in one piece. Shape still goes to the vet. I am not treating the number like the last word.
The chamber has no plug. The warmth is the Lens stage. They say use the 10x, and that is the one I use. Glad I can wash it and use it again.
That row is the count in millions per mL. The grid is small, so I go slowly. The second time was quicker than the first.
The rubies are tiny. I was careful not to knock one. 0.01 mm is printed on it, so I am not guessing the depth. A fair four from me.
I count the still ones in that same row. Shape still goes to the vet. I am not treating the number like the last word.
Three ruby balls, not a guessed gap. They say use the 10x, and that is the one I use. Glad I can wash it and use it again.
The steel ring goes straight down on the rubies. The grid is small, so I go slowly. The second time was quicker than the first.
It does not print a number. I count the row. Shape still goes to the vet. I am not treating the number like the last word.