One legged chicken

[Viksceeks]

So a few of you know the back story to how one of my hens became one legged. For everyone else- 10 days ago my rooster was shot and she was accidentally hit via thigh.
My question is, How long can a chicken live with one leg?
I'm almost 100% certain that leg is now paralyzed. She cannot grasp her toes, lower the leg, ect. The tips of the toes seem to be turning a bit black too
Is doesn't stop her from getting around. The only thing that it prohibits is her roosting on a pole. She did attempt to a few nights ago but couldn't get her bum leg up on the pole without my help.
She's healing up nicely, no infection, other hens are almost looking out for her as well
We were going to cull that night but decided to let her live. I'm very surprised she's come this far and pretty much a normal chicken

 

[ValerieJ]

Black is most likely necrosis.

 

[Viksceeks]

Black is most likely necrosis.

I'm suspecting that too

 

[Viksceeks]

Anyone else have any opinions?

 

[Wolfefarmyard]

She could live a very long life if it was amputated.

I know someone locally who has a one legged hen who gets around just fine. They’ve had her for years now.

 

[Viksceeks]

She could live a very long life if it was amputated.

I know someone locally who has a one legged hen who gets around just fine. They’ve had her for years now.

Did they have it amputated? I'm curious to see if it will just fall off

 

[ValerieJ]

Did they have it amputated? I'm curious to see if it will just fall off

You need to do something about the necrotic area, it will spread. If a vet is a possibility, you need to take her.

 

[Wolfefarmyard]

Did they have it amputated? I'm curious to see if it will just fall off

I believe they had it amputated. As she just had a little nub.