game of conkers. The fruit from the horse chestnut tree earned the name conker from the traditional game of conkers, which was played in the autumn months by many generations of children, often in the school playground. What game is played with horse chestnuts? conkersAfter the 1850’s, the use of Read more…
Classed as a low-quality firewood, Horse Chestnut produces a good flame and heat output. The downside to this firewood is its tendency to crackle and spit a lot. Not recommended for open fires, but suitable for stove use. An absolute never use. Is chestnut good for log burners? Chestnut Not Read more…
Raw horse chestnut seed, bark, flower, and leaf contain esculin and are unsafe to use. Signs of esculin poisoning include stomach upset, muscle twitching, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, and paralysis. Seek immediate medical attention if you’ve accidentally consumed raw horse chestnut. What are the side effects of taking horse chestnut? Read more…
internal parasite. Gasterophilus intestinalis (DeGeer) is the more common horse bot fly which is an internal parasite of the gastrointestinal tract. Where are bots found in horses? Life Cycle Common horse bot eggs most often are attached to hairs on the fore legs but can be found on the outside Read more…
Mature horse chestnut trees grow to a height of around 40m and can live for up to 300 years. What is the growth rate of a horse chestnut tree? 13–24" per yearThis tree grows at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24″ per year. What is the difference between Read more…
While cultivated or wild sweet chestnuts are edible, horse chestnuts are toxic, and can cause digestive disorders such as abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, or throat irritation. Can you eat chestnut on a horse? Sweet chestnuts are edible, but horse chestnuts are poisonous. If eaten, they can cause digestive problems Read more…
The “Galvayne’s Groove” is a dark vertical groove that occurs on the outer surface of the upper corner incisor teeth in mature horses and extends down the length of the tooth. The groove first appears at the gum line in the center of the tooth when the horse is 10 Read more…
Putting conkers around the house to deter spiders is an old wives’ tale and there’s no evidence to suggest it really works. Spiders don’t eat conkers or lay eggs in them, so there is no reason why horse chestnut trees would bother to produce spider-repelling chemicals. Do conkers actually keep Read more…
Uses of horse chestnut The wood of horse chestnut tends to be rather weak, and for this reason it has never been widely used. However, it has absorbent properties that make it ideal for fruit racks and storage trays that keep the fruit dry and thereby prevent rotting. What can Read more…
The substance is concentrated in the nuts (its bitter taste deters most creatures from ingesting them). To be safe, omit them from compost used on crops. Although you could incorporate the nuts into compost for lawns or ornamental beds, they can take a number of years to break down completely. Read more…