Hi Katie,
Can you have your Mom read the posts that have been made on your thread?
I would not use vinegar and salt. You can add salt to the water if you wish, but omit the vinegar. A mild dish soap like Original Dawn works well for cleaning the wounds and drawing out the maggots. You can also use an antibacterial soap like Dial Gold.
The wounds need to be cleaned really well and all that brown stuff needs to come out.
I'm sorry you're having to deal with this and I know you are doing all you can.
If you do have a farmer friend that can assist you that would be really good. Let them help you access the wounds and the condition of your hen. Quality of life, the severity of wounds and if she's able to fight infection should also be considered. Sometimes a decision to end suffering needs to made as well. I know it's hard and not always the outcome we are looking for, but I know you care for her very much and wouldn't want her to be in misery.
Please keep us posted.
