If a young squirrel (old enough to be independent but still not fully grown) fractures its leg, will it heal with cage rest? I have an X-ray of his fractured femur and believe his front paw may also be broken. He is tame and I am keeping him in a well padded cat carrier to limit movement. (he was hand raised and released a month ago.) It has been 4 days. The vets I work with don't know much about squirrels. Other than an assortment of native nuts and fruits, what should and shouldn't I feed him? Rat Pellets? How likely is he to heal? Any advice would be appreciated, the local rehabbers are overwhelmed with squirrels at this time, so I am on my own.