Spotlight on Mudpuppy Farm

Joining our market for their first time are the veteran husband and wife team, Daryl and Terrilyn Twigg, of Mudpuppy Farm in Bucksport, Maine. Their small, family farm became a reality in May, 2019 when they added a group of Mallard ducks purchased locally at Lally Broch Farm. Growing up in England, Daryl always loved visiting parks and feeding the ducks there. Terrilyn is a Bucksport native who grew up surrounded by farm animals and especially enjoyed the ducks because of their unique personalities. They had raised ducks in the past, but had been without duck companions for about 10 years as life took them in various directions. Once they settled into Terrilyn's family-land, they knew that they needed ducks back in their lives. Less than a year later, they care for 25 ducks, which now include Black Swedish, Mallards, and Muscovies. They also added seven Guinea Hens and are loving their noisy, silly presence in their lives.

Pearl Guinea Hens

Mudpuppy Farm is focused on bringing the Bucksport Bay Farmer's Market the highest quality, free range ducks eggs. Specialty guinea eggs may also be available depending on season and how their birds choose to lay. The Twiggs raise their animals as naturally as possible, providing nutritious feeds, plenty of sunshine, fresh water and clean housing. To match their natural rhythms, they don't supplement light, forcing egg laying during the winter; instead their well-loved birds take a break from laying and are pampered through Maine's cold winter months.

"Just Add Tequila" Soaps, curing

The Twiggs have their eyes on the future. They have recently purchased two dairy does and their kids as the start of their dairy herd. Their does, Liesl and Pita, are often featured in their FB page feed as are the antics of their bucklings, Gunther and Kinder. Terrilyn has been developing her line of goat's milk soaps and will be using her own herd's goat milk in her soaps. Scents like: Dragon's Mead, Goat Ashore and Just add Tequila are sure to delight your senses as they clean your person. :)

Terrilyn and Daryl are looking forward to meeting you at the market this season. If you don't want to wait that long, please visit their website and check out their full line of fantastic products.

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Muscovy Nursery 2019

Vendor: Mudpuppy Farm

Location: Bucksport, Maine

Owners: Daryl & Terrilyn Twigg

Email: mudpuppyfarmmaine@gmail.com

Years in Business: <1 year

Wares: Duck Eggs, Guinea Eggs, & a variety of Goat's Milk Soaps