can robo babies be weaned at 17 days old?

[Lee]

hi all. i just like to know if roborovski baby hamsters can be weaned at 17 days old? i think the mother is gonna be due again & i want her to have a few days rest before the next litter arrives. my robo gestation period is only 19 days. is it safe to leave the babies in the cage with her when she has a new brood?

[pearl]

My friend wean them when they are able to start eating by themselves, at about 2 weeks old.

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[Lee]

gee, i think my robo babies are growing really slowly. at 11 days old, their eye are still closed & they look kinda small. i really hope it's ok to wean them at 17 days.