What do we have here? Can you guess?

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Hey there! Anyone know their nuts? Take a peek at pic and tell me what you see! Found in CT. My guess is chestnut. It was housed in a very prickly shell. Be specific, as I know its a Nut! Lol thanks!!

 

[N F C]

Looks like chestnuts to me!

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Looks like chestnuts to me!

Can my chickens eat the??

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Can my chickens eat the??

Oops, can my chickens eat the chestnuts??

 

[N F C]

Oops, can my chickens eat the chestnuts??

Yes they can. If I were you, I'd try to take the shell off first.

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Yes they can. If I were you, I'd try to take the shell off first.

Thanks! I’ll do just that

 

[N F C]

DH and I have found the easiest way to remove the shell is to cut an "X" in the top and put it in a bit of boiling water. Drain the water off and then remove the shell (and don't burn your fingers)!

 

[Crazy Maizie]

These look like horse chestnuts or maybe Buckeyes. That's what I've always called them, but there is a difference between the two even though they are very similar in appearance. The trees that they come from are different.
Then you have the chestnuts that you eat.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/whats_the_difference_between_horse_chestnuts_and_sweet_chestnuts

https://tree-species.blogspot.com/2009/03/edible-chestnuts-vs-horse-chestnuts.html

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

These look like horse chestnuts or maybe Buckeyes. That's what I've always called them, but there is a difference between the two even thought they are very similar in appearance. The trees that they come from are different.
Then you have the chestnuts that you eat.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/whats_the_difference_between_horse_chestnuts_and_sweet_chestnuts

https://tree-species.blogspot.com/2009/03/edible-chestnuts-vs-horse-chestnuts.html

Cool, but are they ok for the chickens?!

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Cool, but are they ok for the chickens?!

I don't know that answer, but I don't think I'd chance it.