What shepherds have been known to use is what’s called a “leg brake.” Note that is brake as in the brakes on a car, not break as in break a leg. It is essentially a slightly burdensome weight that is attached to the leg of a sheep who likes to wander. This leg brake prevents the sheep from wandering too far before the shepherd notices. As the sheep remains near the shepherd, it learns to trust him, and within a fairly short period of time the leg brake is removed.
What shepherds have been known to use is what’s called a “leg brake.” Note that is brake as in the brakes on a car, not break as in break a leg. It is essentially a slightly burdensome weight that is attached to the leg of a sheep who likes to wander. This leg brake prevents the sheep from wandering too far before the shepherd notices. As the sheep remains near the shepherd, it learns to trust him, and within a fairly short period of time the leg brake is removed.
I read that’s a myth . Shepherds don’t break their lambs legs .