What benefits of the freedom do the animals quickly realize In animal farm?

In "Animal Farm," the animals quickly realize that freedom allows them to make their own decisions and control their own lives, rather than being subjected to human masters. They initially enjoy the benefits of self-governance, such as the ability to work for their own interests and share the fruits of their labor equally. However, as the pigs begin to consolidate power, the initial joy of freedom becomes overshadowed by the emergence of new forms of oppression. Ultimately, the animals learn that true freedom is easily compromised when a ruling class emerges among them.