Gardening experts have shared the benefits of adding eggshells to your garden, giving them a purpose after you’ve enjoyed eating your eggs. Here’s how you can use the kitchen leftovers to benefit birds in your garden. Make sure to prepare the eggshells correctly before using them (Image: Getty)Why are eggshells good for birds? “One of the reasons I often recommend them is because birds, especially in early spring, benefit from the extra calcium. Nick Wood, horticulturist at GardeningExpress.co.uk, said: “To prepare eggshells for birds, they should first be sterilised to help prevent the spread of any infectious diseases.

Source: The Times March 16, 2026 00:21 UTC