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Not commonly reported, but sporadic cases have been recorded. In the UK recently a letter in the Veterinary Record by veterinary surgeon David Harwood described the possible poisoning of a goat by consuming chipped branches, leaves and conkers from a fallen Horse Chestnut tree.
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What is the difference between conkers and horse chestnuts?
Conkers come from the Horsechestnut tree Aeseculus hippocastanum and are inedible. Chestnuts come from the Spanish or Sweet Chestnut tree Castanea sativa and are edible. s
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.
Can horse chestnuts be eaten?
I don't think so. See "Can you eat a pine cone".
Is horse wormer safe for goats?
yes
Does a chocolate horse with a flaxen mane have to be a Noriker?
no it doesn't. flaxen liver chestnuts can be about any breed, including the Rocky Mountain Horse
Can you eat horse chestnuts when pregnant?
Conkers (Horse Chestnuts) are inedible, possibly toxic to everyone.
Do deer eat conkers?
Deer eat conkers. Conkers are more commonly known as horse chestnuts. These nuts are slightly poisonous. However, deer have the capability of breaking down the toxins and are able to eat them safely.
What are Marrons?
"Marrons" are horse chestnuts / conkers. Chestnuts can also be called "marrons" when prepared and sold. ("marrons glacés" are chestnuts)
What is the difference between conkers and horse chestnuts?
Conkers come from the Horsechestnut tree Aeseculus hippocastanum and are inedible. Chestnuts come from the Spanish or Sweet Chestnut tree Castanea sativa and are edible. s
Are horse chestnuts conkers poisonous to humans?
Horse chestnuts are poisonous to dogs. It causes a reduction in red blood cells. Watch for vomiting and diarrhea, jaundice, seizures. If there are any signs of this within 12 hours, go to the Vet immediately!
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!
Are chestnuts poisonous to dogs?
Chestnuts are not poisonous to dogs. However, the horse chestnut also known as buckeyes are toxic to dogs and other animals.
Which game is played in autumn using the fruit of the horse chestnuts tree?
Conkers
Are horse chestnut poisonous to rats?
No, they are not. The nuts that are called chestnuts are poisonous to horses and ponies though.
What eats conkers?
Yes, but you can overdose and you'll get ill. You can also eat acorns. Both seeds must be cut or crushed, leeched in water, and cooked before eating. Also, any evergreen that produces a pine cone type seed has seeds that can be eaten.
What type of tree do conkers grow into?
Conkers come from the horse chestnut.
What are the precautions associated with using horse chestnut?
The outer husks of the horse chestnut fruit are poisonous. There are also reported cases of poisoning from eating raw horse chestnuts.
