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Elsbeth Upton

@elsbeth-upton

Photographer, Writer, Poultry enthusiast.

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Elsbeth Upton
@elsbeth-upton Jul 9, 2018, 2:24 AM UTC

Do It Yourself Lunch Salad Bowls

As a suburban homesteader, one of the things I am passionate about is living frugally. It has been so engrained in our daily life that sometimes we have to remind ourselves that is it okay to spend a…

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Elsbeth Upton
@elsbeth-upton Jul 6, 2018, 2:01 AM UTC

Red On the Homestead: A Dancing Rooster

On a sanctuary with more than 200 poultry spanning eight species, there is red everywhere you look. Some of our residents are more photogenic than others. This is Brooke, he loves to show off. When I…

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Elsbeth Upton
@elsbeth-upton Jul 6, 2018, 1:40 AM UTC

What is Strength?

As the torrential rain falls on the skylights above me, I sit and think. I think of where I am. I think of what brought me to this point. I am particularly aware of the recent news. Aware of the tear…

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Elsbeth Upton
@elsbeth-upton Jun 11, 2018, 8:02 PM UTC

Monday Macro Challenge

As always, thank you @brumest for hosting #Monomad Be sure to click on the image to view full screen!

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Elsbeth Upton
@elsbeth-upton Jun 11, 2018, 7:44 PM UTC

Proud as a Peacock

This is one of the beautiful birds that resides at our sanctuary. His name is Sylvie and it is easy to see why he would be proud. He was the first baby peafowl to be hatched here. I hand raised him w…

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Elsbeth Upton
@elsbeth-upton Jun 10, 2018, 11:04 PM UTC

How to Construct a Travel Chick Brooder

I wanted to share our most recent project because I frequently get questions through my Rooster Hooch blog about the best way to raise chicks. This projects is a travel brooder for our purposes, but…

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Elsbeth Upton
@elsbeth-upton Jun 8, 2018, 4:20 PM UTC

Friday Flowers: The Tear

A single tear drop on a rose. My life has been filled with such sadness and loss lately that this image brings me solace. As always, thank you @brumest for hosting #Monomad If you want to get involve…

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Elsbeth Upton
@elsbeth-upton Jun 1, 2018, 3:09 AM UTC

Family Strong

This is my #portraitphotography submission for @juliank Thanks again for hosting this contest! The title of this portrait is Family Strong. Be sure to click on the image to view full screen!

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Elsbeth Upton
@elsbeth-upton Jun 1, 2018, 1:12 AM UTC

Monomad Friday Flowers

This is my submission for the #Monomad Photo Challenge by @brumest As always, Thanks for hosting! Be sure to click on the image to view full screen! If you want to get involved, here is the topic lis…

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Elsbeth Upton
@elsbeth-upton May 31, 2018, 2:41 AM UTC

Thursday Animals

This is my submission for the #Monomad Photo Challenge by @brumest As always, Thanks for hosting! Be sure to click on the image to view full screen! If you want to get involved, here is the topic lis…

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