They managed to survive through the prudent use of the farm animals that had been sent by early supply ships, which included cattle, sheep, goats, horses, pigs and poultry. In fact, the settlers were better supplied with animals than equipment.
The settlers survived by utilizing farm animals from early supply ships such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, pigs, and poultry. They had a greater quantity of these animals compared to the equipment they received.