Let's Make Eggshell Powder - beneficial as a nutritional supplement, for the garden, skin and teeth!

[@dschaffin]

I’ve been using a DIY remineralizing toothpaste for well over a year now. I definitely recommend it. My teeth are no longer sensitive and whiter than ever. I recommend the recipe from Bumblebee apothecary.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing, mineralizing toothpaste is on my list to make so I’ll check out her recipe!

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

@DC, This is fantastic...i used to use eggshells...and then, i stopped. :( , so I need to get back to it. Could you share your recipe, please?

[@marezey]

I followed the directions for making the powder but used my coffee grinder instead of my vitamix but I don't think they turned out fine enough to make into a toothpaste. Any tips?

[@SharkFishSF]

​@@marezey stone grinder. In my language its called "ammi kal"...

[@JJENDM12]

can you provide a recipe for making toothpaste? Thank you for posting.

[@laurieshatney9279]

I use egg shell powder almost daily. I put the powder into gel caps and take it that way. I also sprinkle it over my dogs food about 3 times a week. Egg shells are so good for so much. Thank you for other ideas.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing how you use it! That’s very helpful!

[@mariedeyo7399]

I wash my eggshells right away with hot water, put them on a sheet and let that dry on the heater. I crush or grind them and use them as plantfood for tomatos. Helps against tomatoflowers roting.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome!! Good tips!!

[@Alritythen]

I kept chickens for years. When I used an egg, I simply crushed the shell in my hand and threw it in the chicken scrap bucket that went out daily. I'm going to check out consuming it for myself. But if the powder is just for the garden, I don't sterilize or bake in the oven. I just dry them out on the counter and them throw them in a larger container until I'm ready to grind into powder and use in the garden. Love your videos!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you and good tips! I agree that the sterilization process is only necessary if you were going to use them as a nutritional supplement.

[@CarolynnMarkey]

I used to do this when I was dairy free (due to leaky gut) to get calcium. it worked great :)

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good to know, thanks for sharing!!

[@KR-os6nn]

Were you sensitive to egg protein as well?

[@CarolynnMarkey]

@@KR-os6nn no I was not

[@oaktree2254]

Hi :) how did you add it into your diet? I'm looking into this because of a dairy intolerance as well and trying to find more info or recipes to eat it. Do you still eat egg shell powder now?

[@CarolynnMarkey]

@@oaktree2254 I just woud take a tsp with water in the morning :) I don't do it anymore, I found I can drink raw milk and do that now!

[@susanjorstad7667]

Thank you for such an informative video! I watched a few other more ‘popular’ YT videos on this topic but yours is by far the most thorough and helpful.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the kind comment! So glad this was helpful!

[@swone6349]

What a warm & wholesome video ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you and thanks for watching!!

[@31platinum]

Great demo! I've been using powdered eggshells in the garden for a long time but hadn't thought of the other uses. My system might cut down on the work if you only use them in the garden, not sure if it is safe for human consumption though. Every time I have egg shells they go into a baking tray in the oven to use the residual heat from whatever I was making. If I hadn't used the oven I just save them for next time I use the oven, they can end up looking a bit scorched but it makes the job quicker.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you and thanks for sharing!

[@jd-gw4gr]

thank you for all the information about eggshell usages other then throwing them away!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You’re so welcome!

[@dannythemedic]

i love your oven!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks! It's an AGA cast iron cooker from the UK... we love it too! Thanks for watching!

[@medini2]

69 yo female; for many YEARS have had muscle cramps at night, in the day with stretching and exercising. Tried many supplements including magnesium and potassium, B vitamins, with some help. Began having tachycardia more and more frequently, and gained 50 pounds within 6mos. Labs showed calcium level dipped suddenly. Been having horrific lower back pain with walking and shortness of breath. I noticed that tachycardia episodes would revert to normal a lot quicker if I chased down the beta blocker and my favorite supplements for tachycardia with buttermilk. It became apparent to me that I needed the calcium for my heart muscle. The tachycardia is making life untenable. So I ground up eggshells and ate about 1 tsp of them. (1000mg of calcium). Heart rate reverted back to a normal, PLUS, my back pain eased off. No back pain. Shortness of breath is much better, too. So, yeah...older ladies, don't be afraid to pulverize some egg shells and use it for calcium supplement (away from meals). Also, get your D3/K2, too.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@livingdulce]

Loved this thanks so much🥰really into using as many natural ingredients as possible when it comes to my skincare routine, eggshells are great for exfoliation and are also a good source of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin collagen ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's awesome!! I'm excited to dive into adding them more into our skincare routing!

[@stoshbeast1]

I use a mortar & pestle to turn my egg shells to powder. Most people don't realize you have to do that in order for plants to get the calcium from it.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes, good call!

[@paulacooper5163]

Hi, did u manage to get your eggshell powder really fine ? mine is still gritty and a little crunchy

[@natalieanderson2651]

Thank you for this video I've watched a bunch and really liked yours and appreciate that you explained how to store it! 😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the sweet comment and thanks for watching!

[@Cherbear609]

Good advice for all of us. I just made a “healthy powder” to sprinkle over my dogs food. (It consists of several dog-friendly powerhouse greens & veggies that I had dehydrated) “So thanks to you”… I’m reminded to prepare the egg shells I have saved, and get those added to the “healthy powder”. 😊 🫶🏻

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love this! Thanks for watching!

[@maryegerton6848]

I loved this. I don’t ingest mine because, well I never really thought to. I don’t have my own laying hens, so I really don’t want to anyway. But I crush them up and put them in the planting holes. That’s all I got. ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That’s a great use for them! 👍

[@ghayoorpanhwer2242]

Simple and beautiful

[@spacecase0]

I have been collecting egg shells in a giant pile for years now... was wondering how to get oyster shell grit when the economy fails, I love this idea, thank you.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You’re welcome!! Thanks for watching!!

[@akula9713]

If you use a blender then don’t use one with a plastic jug. The eggshells will score the plastic, and add plastic particles to the mix.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Ad1nfernum]

I definitely learned this the hard way. 😬

[@shannonericksen1291]

I love egg shells. I have parrots and egg shells are a fantastic source of calcium. Especially for their eggs. If not they can get egg bound from soft eggs

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Oh interesting about parrots - thanks for sharing!

[@samaholderfield1518]

Wow I'm going to do that for my chickens thanks so much

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

[@TheVideoful100]

I have been using egg shells in my garden. Sprinkling it over the soil.

[@radhavishwanath4213]

Thanks a Lot for Sharing this information ❤❤. Am from south India😊.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad it’s helpful!! ❤️

[@beverly3397]

Also, many fill their capsule with it to take as a supplement.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! Thanks for adding that!

[@Becka034]

Wow! awesome video! I am so going to try this!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad it’s helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@user-cu9bn1pd2b]

How long do they last out on the counter after boiling and letting them dry if saving in a bucket to use for supplement powder when there’s enough shells collected? Can they sit out in a open container only so long when dried out before grinding down into powder?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

As long as they are totally dried out, they should last on the counter just fine for several months. Did that answer your questions?

[@FocusedFighter777]

Useful video, thank you for spreading this knowledge. I will eat them (supplements). Question: if instead of boiling them right away, I store them in the freezer (until I have enough of them), then once enough, I boil and cook them in oven: that'd be ok too? Or the freezer would just help keep the bacterias alive? [I thought all I needed to do was wash them under warm water, put in freezee, cook.] Thanks again, more people need to know this, and stop wasting so much.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That should work fine! Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@g0ssage]

I love your stove! I’m sure you’ve been asked about 1000 times but what kind of stove is it? Thank you.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks! It's an AGA! We found it used on facebook marketplace and couldn't pass it up!

[@vbartrum9172]

Didn't know you can put this in toothpaste. WOW

[@mynameisk17]

Do you remove the membrane first, or just leave it?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We mainly use them for garden and chickens so I leave them!

[@TheRealHousewifeOfPG]

​@FromScratchFarmstead but do you also leave the membrane in when using for your teeth?

[@mark.s.84]

What do you do about the membrane on the inside of the shell? Is there an easy way to remove it?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I don't worry too much about them. As long as everything is thoroughly dried out, it hasn't been an issue for us. Thanks for watching!

[@susanjorstad7667]

I learned on another site that the membrane is also beneficial. Aids in collagen production and joint support!

[@kingMadnus]

The thought never occurred to me just to throw it in my damn blender lol

[@jeanetteg6619]

Do you need to you wash the shells off to remove any albumin and yolk before boiling? If not, how do you separate all the protein-y foam and chunks floating around after you boil the shells?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You could! Or it would be ideal to not stack the shells and then all of that should get cleaned out in boiling and just strain off the shells from the water and any other cooked egg pieces. Thanks for watching!

[@TheRealHousewifeOfPG]

Quick question: I crushed my egg shells and then ADDED it to a store-bought powder with other ingredients. Because I used MOSTLY brown eggs, my powder is tan. Will my tan powder stain my teeth since it's not white? I also added coconut oil.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We've never issues with it! Thanks for watching!

[@christabelleblue9901]

Do you separate the membrane before grinding/use?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Not really, the main thing is to make sure they are 100% dry if keeping as a powder so it doesn't get moldy!

[@kkelly5096]

Does anyone know if I can give this to the wild bird? I don't have chickens but I use them for the garden. I also feed the wild birds and wondered if this is a good use.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good question! I don’t see why it would hurt. If they need it, they could eat it, if not they should leave it alone.

[@Dante-ox4gk]

I’ve been saving my egg shells in a bucket with lid in my kitchen. Do I need to wash/boil/crush the egg shells if I’m going to add them to my garden?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Nope! I guess you may want to crush them so they spread more evenly. But the washing and boiling is only to sterilize them for human consumption. Thanks for watching!

[@Dante-ox4gk]

@@FromScratchFarmstead thank you very much!

[@melaniekeeling7462]

very interesting Thank you

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You’re welcome! Thank for watching!

[@teddybear4020]

we made egg shell powder for our female weiner dog while she was nursing her 4 pups . my wife said she saw the info online and found it was a good thing . other wise she would use her own from her bones . we added it to her wet dog food and feed her it seprately from other dogs or they would of taken it from her .cause they could smell how yummy her food was . and wanted it so much .

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I’ve heard it’s great for dogs too! Thanks for sharing!

[@garrycarter8485]

HI. COULD YOU TAKE THIS POWDER AND ADD TO HERBS AND SPICES TO MAKE A SEASONING

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I don't see why not! Thanks for watching!

[@garrycarter8485]

@@FromScratchFarmstead THANK YOU

[@synnvetorbjrnsen558]

Why is it necessary to freeze them ? Will the bacterias not disappear after cooking anyways ?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Not necessary! We just leave on the counter if using within a few days!

[@rinad5915]

I had my egg shells drying out on the counter for a week or so, can I still use them?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yep! Should be fine. If there’s any sort of smell, I’d avoid eating them but they’d still be great for plants or chickens.

[@mamakay713]

I think I like this

[@milycunha-fl9bo]

Please can you can you put in your tea like milo, cowbell or tea leaf

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I haven’t tried adding it to tea. Interesting idea! Thanks for watching!

[@shawnamcdowell3960]

Do you remove the inside membrane from the egg first. I saw somewhere that you should do that. I’ve been doing this and it’s a pain!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That would be a pain! Honestly, I don't. I figure with boiling them they are being sanitized and we haven't had any issues so far. But definitely do what you feel comfortable with! Thanks for watching!

[@milankhanal2460]

I love this idea, just curious if the chickens know they eating what they making lol

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

As long as you don't give them whole shells, I don't think they have a clue! Thanks for watching!

[@714boba2003]

For people with gallbladder stones kidney stone issues, is this okay to consume?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I'm not sure, may be best to check with your medical provider. Thanks for watching!

[@Ad1nfernum]

As someone with gallstones who has also tried this, I can say for that issue it's perfectly fine. Gallstones have no relationship whatsoever to calcium intake. Kidney stones would be one to talk to a doctor about - I would say if the person has been told to consume a low calcium diet or to avoid calcium supplements, then eggshell powder would not be safe for them. However, oddly enough, a diet low in calcium is a known risk factor for kidney stones. Oxalate and sodium consumption are strongly connected with the development of kidney stones, so definitely discuss with your healthcare provider whether you should be 1) reducing sodium intake and 2) increasing low-oxalate sources of calcium (like eggshell powder).

[@jessicapalmer1139]

Can we do this with store bought eggs? I’m pretty sure that store bought eggs are bleached to get the white, is that going to be in the shell?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I'd stay away from ingesting the store bought shells but you could definitely use them as compost and feed your garden!

[@jessicapalmer1139]

Wonderful, thank you!

[@Damon_Washington]

💯

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching!

[@victoriapaul8512]

How about if I don"t have an oven?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Sun dry or dehydrator?

[@gail7998]

Does boiling them destroy the nutrient?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You could always skip this step if you prefer.

[@anitahedgecock1968]

🌹🌿😊

[@boblivionbob2921]

Store bought eggs have a chemical coating that replaces the eggs natural coating that came off during wash. Do not use store bought eggs for this.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kturkalo2129]

What's the point of boiling 212F water when you next put them in 225F oven for longer than it takes to 'sterilize' them?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You can definitely skip this step if you'd like!

[@jonpayne6836]

you just dump the water? i feed my plants with it

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good idea!

[@mazenmohammad7452]

I made the exact same way. I washed them, I boiled them, and I put them in the oven. They smelled really bad after a day or tow. Why is that?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hmmm…that’s weird. Are you sure they were 100% dry? That’s the only thing coming to mind as to why they would have an odor.

[@pikebishop215]

Dr. Ken Berry recommends baking the shells for one hour at 250 degrees.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@vijaymalik8751]

Hello

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching!

[@VictoriaL-n9x]

gross youre feeding chickens their eggshells?!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

As long as they are smashed up, they make a good calcium supplement for them!

[@francesco0508]

When you were grinding please tell me that bowl you put the egg shells in was glass. I hope that was not plastic or you will have plastic Particles in your egg shells You might as well use store bought toothpaste that has plastic in it Again common sense people

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the comment!