How do you know a squirrel can't be let out in the wild

[Pocket]

I found this female squirrel in the downtown area I work in. She was jumping on people and freaking them out. So, I let her jump on me and I took her home.
She was probably 5 or 6 months old then. Well, I've been rehabbing her on my back porch for about 6 months now. She doesnt make squirrel noises, doesn't know how to build a nest and always jumps on me when I open the cage door to clean or feed.
Is it possible that she just doesnt want to be free?

[HRT4SQRLS]

It’s possible but it’s not too common. Overwhelming, year old squirrels prefer the trees to living with us.

Does she seem normal in other ways? Is she a normal size? Can you post a pic?

By the way, it’s normal for them to jump on us when they are in a cage. Also, in captivity they have no need to nest build.

[Pocket]

She is normal in all other squirrel ways. No defects or physical problems.

I thought by now she would have been happy to take off and find a boyfriend. Lol.

I'm on my phone and can't post a picture.
She looks like your average sized grey squirrel. I've released squirrels in the past with no issues. This little girl seems to be a clinger. I've never had this happen to me before. Usually 3 or so months on the back porch and they are ready to explore and leave on their own.
I think it's weird that she doesn't make any squirrel noises besides the clicks.
Should I move the cage to an area of the yard that will let her see other squirrels better?

[HRT4SQRLS]

I would only move the cage if it’s predator proof. Most indoor cages aren’t predator proof.
Before you give up on releasing her, I would try a proper soft release. This involves staying outside in a predator proof cage night and day. In her case it might take 3-4 weeks or more. Make sure the cage has a roof or partial roof as we are in the rainy season. She also needs a nest box in the cage. After that acclimation period you open a small portal and allow her to exit the cage. Most are thrilled to go. Some return to the cage for a day, a week or longer. Most of mine only return a day or two. If after this period she returns to you and is clingy and unhappy about being outside, she might indeed be a non-release. It’s very rare, but it does happen.

[Mel1959]