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Prepare and Use Eggshells

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What happens here

The creator demonstrates a valuable farm tip: collecting eggshells from cooked eggs, allowing them to dry, and then crushing them by hand in a bowl. These crushed eggshells are then used in two beneficial ways. First, they are scattered in the chicken coop to provide a crucial calcium supplement, which helps the chickens lay strong-shelled eggs and prevents them from pecking their own eggs due to calcium deficiency. Second, the eggshells are sprinkled into garden beds, specifically mentioned for tomato plants, to act as a slow-release calcium source in the soil, preventing common issues like blossom end rot.

Goal: Recycle eggshells to benefit chickens and garden plants.

Tools and materials

  • Glass Bowl — Collecting and crushing dried eggshells
  • Hands N/A — Crushing dried eggshells
  • Dried Eggshells N/A — Calcium supplement for chickens and garden plants