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 ...

KERKHOVEN, Minn. (AP) -- The young hogs oinking away as they pressed up to the gate of the finishing barn are a source of pride for Ruth and Jeff Goldenstein. The pigs scatter as the couple's dog, ...

KERKHOVEN, Minn. -- The young hogs oinking away as they pressed up to the gate of the finishing barn are a source of pride for Ruth and Jeff Goldenstein. The pigs scatter as the couple's dog, Bosco, ...

One of the many joys of being an agriculture reporter is the opportunity to talk with farmers who follow their own paths. Such was the case when I visited a producer who raised Hereford hogs. The ...

Saving these rare breeds is the driving force behind the Baralaba couple's free-range pig farm, Dawson Valley Free Range. However, consumer demand means their philanthropic dream must be measured ...

Find the best farm animals for beginners among heritage livestock breeds. Pick a pig, get a goat, decide on a donkey, and ...

WASHINGTON, Maine (AP) — Susan Frank and her dogs spend their days shepherding hairy, black pigs with names like Bacon, Pork Chop and Yummy around a chunk of Maine woods. Her farm, which raises and ...