Using Traditional Dirt Scoops

Before mechanized equipment, much of the digging for seller holes, ponds, and other items was done by teams of oxen, horses or single animals pulling a scoop. In April of 2024 several of us brought some antique scoops to Eastern Connecticut to dig out a wash and fill in some ruts and a cornfield. 

[@Oxmanfarmer]

Great video! I love seeing people keeping these old skills around and showing how it was done. Thank you for sharing!

[@riendeaufarmoxencrafts7809]

Thanks for watching!

[@brennan3735]

Were the scoops always flat or are there variations with other shapes or profiles? I am intrigued. This looks like a good way to dig ditches or cut in trails.

[@riendeaufarmoxencrafts7809]

All of the ones that I’ve seen are flat or slightly concave bottoms. I would imagine there’s some other types, but that’s what I am used to. They work extremely well, better than people would think.