There's a lot to recommend guinea pigs as the perfect family pet: They're small, easy to care for, and have sweet temperaments. Also known as cavies, there are 13 breeds of guinea pigs officially ...

It’s a hot summer in the Northeast — but not as hot as the quirky little market for guinea hens — the latest fad for the monied set looking to do battle against Lyme disease carrying ticks. These hens ...

At Yellow House Farm in Barrington, the air is filled with a cacophony of bird calls. The high squawk of a guinea hen, the honk of a Shetland goose, the cluck of a La Fleche chicken. Some wander ...