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Hi @Saraandaaron :frow The OP has not been on in almost a year, so they may not see your question. I do see you have a thread (linked below) about your hen, do you need more help? https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wound-with-maggots.1542364/

That looks great! I use vaseline on dry combs/faces/wattles. Do you have an area outside you can section off, so she can get some sunshine, sit in the grass, see the other chickens? I think I would start putting her outside for a bit. She may roll around on grass or dirt (try to dust bath)...

Looks to be healing well!

It's roundworms. Safeguard (Fenbendazole) is dosed per pound. Dose each chicken at 0.23ml per pound of weight orally once, then repeat in 10 days. This treats Roundworms only. If you want to treat other worms, except for Tapeworms, then give 0.23ml per pound of weight orally once a day for 5...

Sounds good. Keep us posted on how she's getting along:)

That's fine. Just tend to the wound a couple of times a day. Clean it as needed. If you detect any odors, then it would be wise to get some Chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) and really re-clean/flush the wound out. Eating and alert is good! You may want to monitor her poop, it's not ideal, but...

Even dead maggots need to be gone. Clean the wound out really well before you apply the neosporin. Photos of her poop? Is she lethargic and not able to eat/drink on her own? Do what you can to keep her hydrated. She may have other injuries besides the torn skin.

Please post some photos. You will need to flush all the maggots off her and out of the wounds. Peroxide is ok for an initial flush, but you can use warm soapy water. The maggots need to come off before you start treating the wounds. Once the maggots are gone, then you can use plain...