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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.
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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.
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".
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
What is the difference between a kangaroo and a horse?
A horse is a quadrupedal mammal while a Kangaroo is typically a bipedal marsupial.
Can you eat horse chestnuts when pregnant?
Conkers (Horse Chestnuts) are inedible, possibly toxic to everyone.
What are Marrons?
"Marrons" are horse chestnuts / conkers. Chestnuts can also be called "marrons" when prepared and sold. ("marrons glacés" are chestnuts)
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 is the difference between conkers and chestnuts?
No. Sweet Chestnut is contained in a capsule with soft spines and roasted , Horse Chestnut is contained in a spherical capsule with sharp spikes and is inedible. Latin genus,Castana hence 'castanets'. To be absolutely correct a roasting chestnut is the seed of Castanea sativa the Spanish Chestnut. Conkers are the seed of 'Aesculus Hippocastanum the Horse Chestnut.
Which game is played in autumn using the fruit of the horse chestnuts tree?
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.
What type of tree do conkers grow into?
Conkers come from the horse chestnut.
What type of nut grows in conkers?
Conkers is the nickname of the Horse Chestnut.
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 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!
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.
