Tag: family pets

Ensure Hamster Is Friendly Before Adopting

Q: How do we find a nice hamster for our daughter? A friend of hers has a hamster that bites, and we don’t want that. Also, do hamsters need vaccinations? A: Veterinarians often refer to hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats and guinea pigs as “pocket pets.” Because hamsters are nocturnal — they’re active at night and…


The Rise of the ‘Chicken Tenders’: More and More People Keeping Backyard Flocks

In the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, when quarantines and lockdowns forced people to stay home and cope with food shortages, backyard chickens gained widespread popularity. Now in 2022, supply chain issues are being exacerbated by the destruction of an alarming number of food processing plants as well as the latest strain of avian…