New, 16 hamsters and counting(unintentionally), a few questions!

[souffle]

take the wheels out and scatter feed the food all over the cage so everyone gets a chance to get some. You could take them in the bedroom so you hear any real noises when they happen. There is no mistaking a real fight as they scream. If anyone gets nipped or blood is drawn then you can split them up. Give loads of bedding so they can dig in and hide.

[emojimom]

Goodness! Hamster Baptism by fire indeed! You are doing your best, and that's great. I hope all goes well!

[Hamsterita]

OMG I wouldn't want to be on your shoes! I'm glad souffle gave you such great advice and I hope you can deal with this mess. At least you could enjoy an invasion of cutie furrys. I wish you can find a good home for them and welcome to HC!

[KarlieD]

Thanks all again for all the support everyone! Aw Souffle I didn't see your reply until this morning. I had scatter fed them all but I did leave in the wheels overnight.

This morning the boys and their dad were all asleep when I came in. 2 of the boys were sleeping right next to their dad so I'm hoping that's a good sign! Not cuddled right into him but their backs were touching. The other 2 were sleeping about 6 inches away. The boys woke up and came out when I scattered more food in but dad just made himself more comfortable in bed. I tried to take the wheels out this morning but the one that came with the cage seems to be stuck to it and I couldn't figure out how to take it off (or if it comes off at all). I left the second wheel in as I figured it was better for them to have 2 rather than one in case they fought over the one.

Hopefully dad will bond with at least one of the boys in the next week.