Nothing on our "homestead" ever seems to go to waste....we have our very own "recycling" center. We're always looking at something and thinking, "now, how can we use that...." When it comes to chickens, they have so many products and by-products, they're way worth their weight in feathers. Here's an idea...after your 6egg omelette breakfast, do not throw away those very useful eggshells. These eggshells can be used for plant starters, fertilizer (just crush shells and put around plants, especially tomatoes), a calcium supplement for your chickens (crush dry shells and mix with feed) or a potent, aromatic liquid fertilizer. Here's the recipe:
Soak UN-RINSED shells from at least 6 eggs in a quart jar filled with water.
Let this concoction "ripen" for a week plus in a shaded place. Shake it up once in awhile.
"SNIFF" at the end of the week plus period...if you fall over backwards, it's "eggsactly" perfect! (Not for you, but your plants will love it!)
Use this "eggshell" tea to give your plants a boost if they are looking sad and saggy! You won't need to use very much...and use on outdoor plants only, that is, if you want to have a family life!
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