How many animals did the colonists have in 1627?
We don’t know the total number of animals. Based on a document from 1627, we do know that there were four cows, seven heifers (young cows which have not calved yet), two calves, two steers, and a bull. According to this document, there were at least two-dozen goats. Chickens and pigs were probably numerous enough for each family to have a few of their own by 1627. There were probably some dogs and cats as well.
