Kumquats

[lizharrell1]

My neighbor just pruned their kumquat tree and the branches are LOADED with fruit. I know squirrels can eat them, but do I need to peel them first for my flyers?

[mugzeezma]

My neighbor just pruned their kumquat tree and the branches are LOADED with fruit. I know squirrels can eat them, but do I need to peel them first for my flyers?

What I know about kumquats would fit in a thimble.
Citrus oils can be harsh and slightly toxic but from what I've read they are edible
I would cut them in half and see if they peel them
Definitely don't overdo it...like anything else, too much is a bad thing

[lizharrell1]

Don't feel bad. I don't know squat about a kumquat. Don't care for them myself. But I am always on the lookout for new things for Jack and Tippy to try so when I saw them I grabbed a handful. My flyers LOVE clementine and honey bell orange slices, but won't touch a regular or navel orange:dono I know the skins of kumquats are edible so.......will let ya'll know how it goes!

[mpetys]

Don't feel bad. I don't know squat about a kumquat. Don't care for them myself. But I am always on the lookout for new things for Jack and Tippy to try so when I saw them I grabbed a handful. My flyers LOVE clementine and honey bell orange slices, but won't touch a regular or navel orange:dono I know the skins of kumquats are edible so.......will let ya'll know how it goes!

I bought some recently and cut them in half. They had regular sized seeds in them. By the time I removed all the seeds, really wasn't much left. They did enjoy them, but the seedless clementines were much better. Of course, when they're free, kumquats are great too!

Michele