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    Default Do squirrels "yawn"? Is it normal to yawn, or does it indicate a problem?

    Also, they do not seem to like the powdered formula. I mixed it 1 part formula to 2 parts water per the directions, but they both would barely eat it
    Has anyone else noticed a preference of premixed over powdered?

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    Flyer babies yawn. It is the cutest thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by silverdragoneast
    Also, they do not seem to like the powdered formula. I mixed it 1 part formula to 2 parts water per the directions, but they both would barely eat it
    Has anyone else noticed a preference of premixed over powdered?
    Others have noticed their squirrels refusing formula for a while when switching from liquid to powder. They will adjust. Make sure it is WARM enough. Try feeding it a bit warmer.
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    All of mine have always yawned up a storm. Makes me smile every time.


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    Thanks, makes me feel loads better...I guess I am a bit paranoid

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    I just yawned looking at that pic! Funny how that works!!

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    Here's just a few of the Scooby yawning shots I found.
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    Awww! Scoob has the most adorable yawn ever!

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    MINE YAWNS....when he's waking up...or when he's tired..LIKE US...lol
    I havent been fast enough to catch him doing it though..with a camera...

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    I was never a morning person, but now I love waking up and watching Scooby. She yawns and stretches over and over. It's THE cutest thing ever.

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    Default Re: Do squirrels "yawn"? Is it normal to yawn, or does it indicate a problem?

    Quote Originally Posted by 4skwerlz
    Others have noticed their squirrels refusing formula for a while when switching from liquid to powder. They will adjust. Make sure it is WARM enough. Try feeding it a bit warmer.
    As a recipient of some first hand advice from 4skwerlz, et.al....the warmth DOES make a difference. Make sure the formula is really warm, almost HOT.
    Good Luck. We are all routing for you!

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    Gamma, you left out one of the best Baby yawns of all time....
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    ADORABLE HAPPY PICTURES!!

    Some of my fondest Buddy memories are of him just waking up and coming out of his nest for a stretch and a yawn --- too cute! I really missed that once he was released. But one day I happened to be outside when one of the wild squirrels woke up from a midday siesta and was treated to a lovely stetch-and-yawn!!

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    Yawning, and the "yucky" move (arms outstretched, drop the offending piece of food) have to be what makes me LOVE squirrels so much!!!
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    One of these days I'm going to get Teyla's morning yawn on camera.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by island rehabber
    Yawning, and the "yucky" move (arms outstretched, drop the offending piece of food) have to be what makes me LOVE squirrels so much!!!
    bahhahha. sometimes I give Stubby a pecan just to see him go "Plehh" and open his mouth to let it fall. lol.
    My favorite is when my wilds hang from their toes from the tree and sttttreetchhh their whole body out and yawn. wish I could do that. looks delicious.

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    Quote Originally Posted by silverdragoneast
    Also, they do not seem to like the powdered formula. I mixed it 1 part formula to 2 parts water per the directions, but they both would barely eat it
    Has anyone else noticed a preference of premixed over powdered?

    Try adding a 1/2 part of vanilla organic yogurt to your formula. It will make the taste more to their liking.

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    awww they are the cutest yawning pic ever!! what beautiful babies! must get quicker on the camara and get some of Squiggy yawning.
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    my Snuggles, the round-tailed Arizona ground squirrel, yawns too........a great time for me to see his formidable armaments!

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    Pickles yawn's! He stretches his little arms out and let out a big yawn.............then he proceeds to clean himself. )

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