help abandoned babies

[TicoTeco]

They are one week old and she abandoned them. What can i do to ensure they my babies survive?

PS:it was my fault i cleaned the cage and i think she stressed out.

[souffle]

That was very silly really as it is well documented that you should not clean the cage.
Their best chance is to put in lots of food and cover the cage up with a box or blanket in a dark silent room then completely ignore her for 24hrs. With luck she will settle again. If she culls the pups then so be it.
Unless you can dedicate 24hr care to the pups you will not be able to hand rear such young babies and even if you can it is very hard and they normally die off one by one.
Personally I would take my chances with mum and see how it goes.
Cages should never be cleaned till all eyes are open and mother is comfortable with you handling the litter - usually around 17-21 days.

[TicoTeco]

I know now...
I will do that and hope for the best

thankx

[lenarenee]

I do not know anything about hamster pups, so I'm going to hope someone knowledgeable answers this question:

If it's still available, is it helpful to add some of the old bedding back into the cage - to add a familiar scent?

Any one have any other ideas for the op? Saving the pups is worth a try!

Best of luck to you and the pups.

[Amethyst_ice]

Souffle has offered the best advice, leave them be!

[ham-star]

How are are the pups doing? x

[TicoTeco]

I think they are alright, the mother is now inside the nest although from time to time they scream but i think its normal.
I followed the advices of Souffle and lenarenee and so far so good

Hopefully next weekend ill have 5 beautifull and healthy babies

[souffle]

Make sure you keep leaving her very much alone with just food and water. Start putting in low dishes of tiny chopped veg, baby food and porridge and sometimes a little chopped egg, chicken or tofu to help them grow.
Glad she has settled again.

[squishyhammy]

hope they do okay xx

[TicoTeco]

update

Dad


Mom


15 days babies


a close up of one of them


I want to thank you guys again, without ur advices they probably wouldn't make it