Squirrel with severely injured front leg

[jennyssquirrel]

There is a squirrel who frequents my backyard with a severely injured front leg. It looks almost as if he got it stuck somewhere- it appears broken, and just hangs off of him like rubber. I thought it might be an old injury but there is dried blood on the leg. He is incredibly fast, energetic, and is constantly burying peanuts in my backyard. While the injury doesn't seem to get in the way of his movement and insatiable eating habits, its a gruesome injury. Should I just keep an eye on him? We have a ton of rehab centres where I live but I fear trapping him would cause more harm than the injury...

Are there any foods I can give him that will keep him healthy? He seems to have taken a liking to my backyard and he comes about 5 feet away from me when I'm sitting outside, so I have gained some feelings for the little guy.

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

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Is there anyway you can post a picture? Maybe zoom in on his arm?? If there is any infection, he will need antibiotics. Dried blood means it has happened not too long ago, he will groom it off. If he is managing ok I would keep an eye on him and offer him, healthy food like what is listed on the nutritional thread
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=191
There is a wealth of information all over the board but I would start with diet. Also this one is good
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32806&highlight=feed+wilds