Best Practice – Egg Shell Processing

  1. Rinse egg shells thoroughly and set aside to dry
  2. Using a large container with lid of your choosing, store away egg shells in freezer until container is full
  3. Preheat oven to 180°C
  4. Line 2x baking trays with baking paper and spread out frozen egg shells evenly
  5. Bake egg shells for 1 hour or until they start to brown off slightly
  6. Remove from oven and let cool down to room temperature
  7. Using a food processor or Nutri Bullet, process a batch at a time into a fine powder
  8. Place in a sealed container and store in a cool dry place.

Uses

Worm farm food and conditioner as instructed

Compost bin food and conditioner as instructed

Liberally spread around garden surfaces as a soil amendment, conditioner and feed as instructed

Add to your chook feed to aid with egg production and increased calcium source