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silverdragoneast
10-16-2007, 08:05 PM
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?

darrakm
10-16-2007, 08:07 PM
Flyer babies yawn. It is the cutest thing.

4skwerlz
10-16-2007, 08:08 PM
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.

Mountain Mama
10-16-2007, 08:09 PM
All of mine have always yawned up a storm. Makes me smile every time.

silverdragoneast
10-16-2007, 08:10 PM
Thanks, makes me feel loads better...I guess I am a bit paranoid :)

philomycus
10-16-2007, 08:44 PM
I just yawned looking at that pic! Funny how that works!! :D

scoobysnack
10-16-2007, 09:09 PM
Here's just a few of the Scooby yawning shots I found.

ConkerChild
10-16-2007, 09:13 PM
Awww! Scoob has the most adorable yawn ever!

FLUFFYTAILNUT
10-16-2007, 09:23 PM
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...

scoobysnack
10-16-2007, 09:30 PM
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.

finetoons
10-16-2007, 09:35 PM
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!

TexanSquirrel
10-16-2007, 09:57 PM
:jump Gamma, you left out one of the best Baby yawns of all time....

Buddy'sMom
10-17-2007, 06:57 AM
ADORABLE HAPPY PICTURES!! :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon

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!! :) :) :)

island rehabber
10-17-2007, 07:04 AM
Yawning, and the "yucky" move (arms outstretched, drop the offending piece of food) have to be what makes me LOVE squirrels so much!!! :Love_Icon:tilt:Love_Icon

TexanSquirrel
10-17-2007, 08:11 AM
One of these days I'm going to get Teyla's morning yawn on camera.....

Mrs. Jack
10-17-2007, 09:51 AM
Yawning, and the "yucky" move (arms outstretched, drop the offending piece of food) have to be what makes me LOVE squirrels so much!!! :Love_Icon:tilt:Love_Icon

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.

Mars
10-17-2007, 11:15 AM
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. :)

squiggles mum
10-18-2007, 01:57 PM
awww they are the cutest yawning pic ever!! what beautiful babies! must get quicker on the camara and get some of Squiggy yawning.
x:Love_Icon

squirrelmanxx
10-18-2007, 03:28 PM
my Snuggles, the round-tailed Arizona ground squirrel, yawns too........a great time for me to see his formidable armaments!

fotheloveofsquirrels
10-18-2007, 03:33 PM
Pickles yawn's! He stretches his little arms out and let out a big yawn.............then he proceeds to clean himself. :o)

Byrd
10-20-2007, 06:24 PM
never could catch Loki in a yawn it was very cute when she was a pinkie.

kimbia
12-27-2007, 04:38 AM
I heard yawning is contageous and ist true!
whenever I see my chippies yawn I start yawning :crazy :rotfl

squirrelfriend
12-27-2007, 07:20 AM
Here are a few from my collection. For me even the pictures make me yawn.

quirlgirl
12-27-2007, 10:10 AM
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Scooter stretches and yawns like this every time he gets out of bed, I could get 365+ yawns a year.....:crazy

island rehabber
12-27-2007, 10:29 AM
:jump:jump

I am SO glad somebody asked this question.....!! :crazy

luvs squirrels
12-27-2007, 11:22 AM
I'm glad the question was asked also. Sammy is so cute when he yawns and stretches his arm out. Love seeing the pictures too!!!
:thumbsup

TexanSquirrel
12-27-2007, 12:58 PM
I have my yawning squirrel trio on my wall. Scooby, Roxy and Baby. Couldn't be cuter!