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Were did conkers get their name?
Conkers are named after the hard, shiny seeds of the horse chestnut tree which are called "conkers." The game of conkers involves stringing these seeds together and trying to break your opponent's conker.
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.
Are horse chestnuts conkers poisonous to goats?
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.
Are spiders afraid of conkers?
Well You Can Smash it against them he-he but if you're a Person who loves spiders you could get them to go onto the conker and put the conker out side until the spider makes it was Down towards the Ground/grass.... :)
What animals eat conkers?
Yes. While the horse chestnut is not eaten by humans since they are not sweet like the species eaten roasted in the fall. They are a nut and squirrels and other small animals rely on the abundant harvest prior to the long winter.
What can you do with conkers?
play CONKERS
Were did conkers get their name?
Conkers are named after the hard, shiny seeds of the horse chestnut tree which are called "conkers." The game of conkers involves stringing these seeds together and trying to break your opponent's conker.
What type of nut grows in conkers?
Conkers is the nickname of the Horse Chestnut.
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.
Which three produces conkers?
The horse chestnut tree produces conkers, which are the seeds found inside the spiky capsules that fall to the ground in autumn. The conkers are popular for playing the traditional British game of conkers, where players try to smash each other's conkers by taking turns to strike them.
What are conkers good for?
Conkers, the seeds of the horse chestnut tree, are primarily known for their use in the traditional children's game, where they are threaded on a string and used to strike other conkers. Beyond play, they contain compounds like aesculin, which have been investigated for potential medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory effects. Additionally, conkers are sometimes used in natural pest deterrents, as their bitter taste is unappealing to some insects. However, they are toxic if ingested, so caution is advised.
Can you take conkers into corfu?
Um yes? You can take conkers anywhere you want. Silly person!
What rhymes with conkers?
Some words that rhyme with "conkers" are bonkers, honkers, and monikers.
Did the Romans play conkers?
no
Where to conkers live?
Conkers do not live anywhere, and do not exist in reality. It is the name of a character from a video game that was released on the xbox.
When is the best time to collect conkers?
The best time i always go is the 1st October, conkers are fully grown by then!!!
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.
