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Bulldog 5514T28N Premier Rabbit/Planting Spade

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Though rabbiting spades have been around for centuries, their name comes from the fact that they were initially used to dig holes for rabbits. Today, these versatile tools help with various tasks, from planting to weeding. Look for blades with rounded corners at the cutting edge to reduce the risk of damage to pipes and cables. Rabbiting spades are also great for edging lawns. Place the blade of the spade along the edge of the lawn and push down. The serrated teeth on the blade will create a clean, straight edge. How to Use a Rabbiting Spade To Plant A Tree, Bulb Or TrenchThere 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. 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 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. Other uses include establishing sapling trees, perennials and shrubs without disturbing existing plants.

A steel shovel should have high quality welds (metal joins) that have no open points to allow water to enter. This will reduce the risk of internal rust and damage. 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 The long blade tapers towards the end and is designed to dig through hard, heavy earth, even penetrating rubble and thin tarmac with ease. 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. 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 SpadeThe 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. 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. Ensure your ferrets have a mixed diet of fresh meat – ferrets are obligate carnivores. Dry food is also available from most pet shops.

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. Take care when planting small perennials such as peonies or roses with a longer blade – over 350mm (14″) – as the extra length can disturb delicate roots and bulbs. Bulldog Pedigree tools come, with a lifetime no quibble guarantee, and are tools you can trust and rely on time after time.Also known as a Poachers Spade or Transplanting Spade, the rounded blade is ideal for digging fence post holes.

Rabbiting spades are also much more versatile. You can use them to dig trenches, plant trees, and even remove stumps. Traditional spades are not nearly as versatile and cannot be used for all of these tasks. 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 reasonsThe length of the blade varies considerably with the rabbiting spade, ranging between 250mm (10″) and 400mm (16″). Kits are born over the summer, as jills come into season in spring (never buy kits outside of the natural season). The lightweight spade is fitted with an FSC-certified solid ash shaft and finished with a comfortable YD handle.

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