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The chestnuts on the insides of horses legs are the remaints of its "toes". When horses were first created, they were slightly bigger than a chicken(i know it sounds wierd!) but its true. Its name was Eohippus. Horses first had toes instead of hooves but over the years, they have become hooves.
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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 eatable for rabbits?
No they aren't. But sweet chestnuts are.
Are horse chestnuts edible for rabbits?
No they aren't. But sweet chestnuts are.
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)
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.
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!
Can horse chestnuts be used on horses and what are the uses of it?
no, chestnuts are not of use to horses. People believe way back when, horses had fingers and toes.
Where do horse chestnuts come from?
The north pole, along with penguins and ducks
How many chestnuts on one horse nut tree?
NONE.
