Farms we lived on we didn't farm: we rented the house and had use of outbuildings. When I had the pony, he had a chicken coop for shelter. We also had chickens, ducks, rabbits, and a runt pig as well as dogs and cats.
Closest neighbors were a mile or so down the road, so I did a lot of walking if I wanted to see my friends. Some raised beef cattle, but I spent a lot of time visiting one friend that lives in a dairy farm. Fresh milk in a gallon pickle jar!