Our story
🐓 About The Backyard Flock
Hi, I’m Colleen!
a chicken mama, herbalist, and backyard homesteader passionate about helping folks grow food, raise happy flocks, and live closer to the land. I craft small-batch herbal goods using organic and wildcrafted herbs, and share what I learn through videos, blogs, and my shop.
What began as Wild Crafted Co. has grown into The Backyard Flock, a cozy corner of the internet where I share my passion for herbs, healing, and homegrown living.
Rooted in four generations of chicken and goat farming, I create small-batch herbal goods with organic and wildcrafted ingredients—made with care, just for you. Whether you're new to backyard chickens or a fellow homesteader at heart, you're in the right place. I have a YouTube channel, where I share practical tips, farm life, recipes, and a touch of old-fashioned wisdom.
From the flock to your front porch—welcome.
A Little About Our Story
Rooted in Tradition, Inspired by a Love of Backyard Poultry
Welcome! I'm Colleen, and I've spent much of my life around animals, plants, and the simple pleasures of country living. I'm a fourth-generation chicken keeper, and my appreciation for traditional ways of caring for animals has been passed down through generations.
Living in Colorado, I've learned that backyard chicken keeping comes with its own challenges. From changing seasons, extreme winds, and dry weather to keeping a healthy, comfortable coop, there's always something new to learn.
Over the years, I've developed a special interest in herbs and their traditional uses. That interest eventually grew into creating small-batch herbal blends for backyard poultry, inspired by old-fashioned knowledge and the practical realities of keeping a flock.
Why The Backyard Flock?
I started The Backyard Flock to share what I've learned, preserve a little of the wisdom passed down through generations, and connect with others who enjoy a more thoughtful approach to backyard chicken keeping.
Here you'll find a mix of herbal inspiration, practical chicken-keeping tips, traditional ideas, recipes, and stories from everyday life with a backyard flock.
I believe there's still plenty of value in the old ways, especially when we combine that knowledge with what we continue to learn today.
More Than Just Chickens
When I'm not tending to the flock or working on herbal blends, you'll often find me exploring the garden, gathering inspiration from nature, or creating something new to share.
Through The Backyard Flock, I hope to encourage curiosity, share useful knowledge, and celebrate the little things that make backyard chicken keeping so rewarding.
Thanks for stopping by and being part of this little corner of the world. I'm glad you're here!