Is sleep jerking normal?

[Rosallie]

I was watching my neighbors baby squirrel and it seems to jerk a bit when sleeping, as if dreaming or ? Is that normal?

[Buddy]

I'm curious to know what the senior members would say, but Buddy does that sometimes too.

[Rosallie]

Me too...saw the pics of your little guy, he is adorable!

[Buddy]

Thank you!

[Rock Monkey]

Yes it is likely that they are dreaming about something where they are running.

Many scientists believe that dreams are, in part, a practice state where difficult situations are rehearsed.

[Rosallie]

Thank-you...I believe that!

[Mialouise]

Yup, just like dogs run in their sleep. They're dreaming little squirrel dreams