Sheep would provide wool for the family. Jane probably made sweaters, mittens, socks and blankets out of wool. Like the horses and cows, sheep ate the grasses around the farm during the summer.

 Pigs were good animals to have on the farm because they eat anything. The pigs were also important because the provided meat and lard. Lard is the fat from a pig, it is used in cooking and making soap and some candles.

 Chickens were easy animals to keep on the farm. If they were let out of their coop they could scavenge for their own food. They provided the farm with fresh eggs to use in cooking and sometimes a chicken dinner.
 

Geese were important animals for some farmers because they grow up to be good look-outs. Geese make lots of noise when strangers come around so everyone on the farm knew when there were visitors.

 Ducks are important because their feathers make a nice soft stuffing for pillows and mattresses.