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The maggots all need to be removed as the first priority. The wound on the lower back doesn't seem too deep and has only a little tearing, so should clean up nicely with some antibiotic ointment and time. The wound on the shoulder is concerning, as I feel like I can see exposed tissue which...

The injury probably occurred during the attack, the maggots will have then gotten in afterwards, flies don't take long to lay their eggs in a good food source like an open wound. You do need to get them all out; if there's only a few left, some tweezers will work. I wouldn't use soapy water...

Sorry to hear about your predator troubles, but glad your missing girl came back. You need to flush those maggots out ASAP before they burrow in any further, using something that will kill the maggots without harming the exposed flesh of the hen. Look up Flystrike, as that is what your girl has...