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Are horse chestnuts edible for rabbits?
No they aren't. But sweet chestnuts are.
Are Ukrainian chestnuts eatable?
Spent some time there and can't say I've seen or tried them. There are two (2) types. Sweet chestnuts (American, Chinese, European and Japanese - 'sweet chestnuts') and bitter ("horse" or "corker") chestnuts. Other than by taste the best methods I know to identify is: sweet chestnuts are larger and "corkers" DO NOT have the point on the top where it is detached from the stem. They ae flat topped.
Why are chesnuts called horse chesnuts?
Chestnuts and Horse Chestnuts are not the same thing. Chestnuts are edible by humans. Horse Chestnuts (Buckeyes) are not edible and are generally considered poisonous --- even to horses!
Can you eat horse chestnuts when pregnant?
Conkers (Horse Chestnuts) are inedible, possibly toxic to everyone.
Are Horse Chestnuts fruits?
no
What animal eats horse chestnuts?
Dogs love to chew on horse chestnuts. Rodents such as squirrels & chipmunks are the main animals that really eat horse chestnuts.
What are Marrons?
"Marrons" are horse chestnuts / conkers. Chestnuts can also be called "marrons" when prepared and sold. ("marrons glacés" are chestnuts)
Can rabbits eat cooked chestnuts?
No because their teeth are too small and they can't chew it
How many chestnuts are on a horse?
There are 4 chestnuts total, one on the inside of each leg. They are located right above the knee!
What are ergots and chestnuts remnants of?
Ergots and chestnuts are believed to be remnants of vestigial of Eohippus. This was an early relative the horse that is known today.
Can horse chestnuts be eaten?
Horse chestnuts are not safe for human consumption, as they contain a toxic compound called esculin. Consuming horse chestnuts can cause nausea, vomiting, and other serious health issues. It is important to avoid eating them.
What is the difference between conkers and horse chestnuts?
Conkers are the hard, shiny seeds found inside the spiky green shells of horse chestnuts. Horse chestnuts are the trees that produce these seeds, while the term "conkers" specifically refers to the seeds themselves. Horse chestnuts are not edible for humans, while conkers are often used in the traditional children's game of conkers.
