Bulldog 5514T28N Premier Rabbit/Planting Spade

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With a powder coated head for resistance against scratches and rust, this heavy-duty tree planting spade even passes the BS3388 load test for strength. Treaded Planting & Rabbiting Spade One of the primary benefits of using a rabbiting spade is that it helps to aerate the soil in your garden, which is essential for two reasons Next, push down the spade’s handle to drive the blade into the ground. Continue pushing until the blade is through the soil. Finally, pull the handle towards you to remove the blade and substrate from the ground. As time passes and you gain experience you will find yourself collecting a lot more equipment. This is likely to include longnets, bolting cages and various other gadgets. You may also find yourself interested in the benefits of working with lurchers or even birds of prey. Before you know it you will have a notable pile of equipment and a menagerie that will put most zoos to shame – all to catch a poxy rabbit! Buying a ferret

Using a rabbiting spade has many advantages over using a traditional spade. Rabbiting spades are designed to make digging holes in the ground more manageable and more comfortable to use. They are also more durable, so you will not have to replace them often. Using a rabbiting spade is relatively simple. Begin by finding an area that you would like to dig in. For example, if you are planting a tree or shrub, ensure the hole is big enough to accommodate the roots. Once you have found the perfect spot, insert the blade of the spade into the ground at a 45-degree angle.

We know how important your garden is to you. We've listened to our customers and introduced a new improved speedy delivery service, meaning Express deliverycomes as standard. Other uses include establishing sapling trees, perennials and shrubs without disturbing existing plants. There are two main types of rabbiting spades: those with a D-handle and those with a T-handle. D-handle spades are more comfortable to use and offer more leverage, but they can be more challenging to control. On the other hand, T-handle spades are easier to manage but can be less comfortable to use.

With a long narrow blade tapered to a point, the Bulldog Pedigree Stainless Steel Rabbiting Spade has been specifically crafted to cut through hard ground. Constructed from polished stainless steel, the blade is easy to wipe clean and has a textured tread to improve grip and protect your boots when digging. Kits are born over the summer, as jills come into season in spring (never buy kits outside of the natural season). Traditional spades can be used for these same tasks but are not as efficient. Rabbiting spades are narrower and have sharper blades, making them much better at digging narrow trenches. The Advantages Of Rabbiting Spade Over A Traditional SpadeAlso known as a Poachers Spade or Transplanting Spade, the rounded blade is ideal for digging fence post holes. The length of the blade varies considerably with the rabbiting spade, ranging between 250mm (10″) and 400mm (16″). The ash wood handle is split steamed into shape and is sourced from FSC forests from sustainable sources, it will mould to the users hand. The spade has been bend tested up to 210lbs to ensure strength and quality every time.

Bulldog Pedigree tools come, with a lifetime no quibble guarantee, and are tools you can trust and rely on time after time. For improved comfort and grip whilst digging, this treaded planting spade has a flat tread which helps to protect the user’s feet whilst digging. Heavy Duty Rabbiting Spade Today, the rabbiting spade is still a popular tool among gardeners. It is handy for digging holes for planting trees, shrubs, and other large plants. It is also handy for trenching and removing stumps. Why Should I Use A Rabbiting Spade?

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The long blade tapers towards the end and is designed to dig through hard, heavy earth, even penetrating rubble and thin tarmac with ease. Rabbiting spades are also great for weeding, as they can help eliminate weeds that have taken root in tight spaces. How To Use A Rabbiting Spade To Create A Clean Edge The extra length gives a wider arm span for balance and control. Please read: What do we mean by leverage? for more information. The rabbiting spade, also called poachers spade, was created by farmers when times were lean, and no meat was available as the nobles were “out of town,” and people were hungry. So a regular spade was cut down, and a point formed on the end so that it could easily dig into rabbit holes to obtain food.

Also known as a rabbiting spade, this tool is ideal for tree planting and digging fence posts, particularly in heavy clay soil. Ensure your ferrets have a mixed diet of fresh meat – ferrets are obligate carnivores. Dry food is also available from most pet shops. The next piece of equipment you’ll need is the ferret locater. It’s good practice to use it before taking the ferrets to the hunting ground. You’ll also need a spade to retrieve a ferret when it catches a rabbit below ground. I’d recommend the Bulldog rabbiting spade for the job.

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The rabbiting spade is perfect for digging small, deep precise holes particularly in confined spaces, for example, the narrow trenches in a vegetable patch or fence post holes.