best ferreting shovel

[ddurose 13]

I uses a bulldog the same as this one

Me too, can't beat em.

 

British as well.

[muddy210 34]

i also use the bulldog rabbiting spade very good in sandy soil on my spots also use a standard spade thats been cut down on the blade to form a smaller digging blade 7 inch where you put your foot down to 3 inch where it digs and boy does it work i can dig down with this taking out less width to start with if that makes sense

[patterdalejoel 669]

thanks for the pictures and info guys, very much appreciated, i have worked out that economising is not really a good option? for such a valuable tool?

[Ideation 8,216]

Just another thing, i like to get down on my knees and dig, hence the short handled shovel. It gives more control, and the box always seems to over state the depths, so by using it like this, rather than standing up and using my boot to plunge it in, i feel there is less chance of cutting a stinker in two.

 

PJ - r.e economising - if you shop around you should be able to get a decent shovel for 10-15 quid max, which evened out over a few seasons is f**k all.

[tubba 38]

This it what i find best Saves your back.

[tonyh 1]

This it what i find best Saves your back.

ideal!!! .tonyh

[Rake aboot 4,936]

My favourite shovel is any one that comes with a big fella wielding it. oooh ma back !!! lol

[max abell 196]

Bulldog rabbiting spade

[Col_c88 41]

Just another thing, i like to get down on my knees and dig, hence the short handled shovel. It gives more control, and the box always seems to over state the depths, so by using it like this, rather than standing up and using my boot to plunge it in, i feel there is less chance of cutting a stinker in two.

 

PJ - r.e economising - if you shop around you should be able to get a decent shovel for 10-15 quid max, which evened out over a few seasons is f**k all.

This is what i was trying to explain earlier im just terrible at explaining my thoughts

[rob190364 2,594]

Just another thing, i like to get down on my knees and dig, hence the short handled shovel. It gives more control, and the box always seems to over state the depths, so by using it like this, rather than standing up and using my boot to plunge it in, i feel there is less chance of cutting a stinker in two.

 

PJ - r.e economising - if you shop around you should be able to get a decent shovel for 10-15 quid max, which evened out over a few seasons is f**k all.

This is what i was trying to explain earlier im just terrible at explaining my thoughts

aww bless ............................... :laugh:

[shaunpauls7 131]

This is the one i use.. sorry for posting again just figured picture would describe it better than i did

Got the same spade for ferreting has its justice and for the price i payed for it cant argue.

 

atb shaun

Edited September 22, 2011 by shaunpauls7

[Tyla 3,179]

Roughneck mini shovel same as Jai's, ideal for the job. Used the draper version too but dont think they're quite as good quality.

[Country Joe 1,411]

Roughneck mini shovel same as Jai's, ideal for the job. Used the draper version too but dont think they're quite as good quality.

 

Anyone know the cheapest on line store?

[Tyla 3,179]

screwfix

[ferretman89 68]

I just use an army issue fold up shovel i got from an army shop. Folds nicely into a carry pouch and does the job