Ophelia's 6th litter. born 3, only one alive advice.

[Sarah]

I am very saddend by this. I thought it odd, that I felt pups in her last night, as she has (2) 4 week old pups. I've never had her have a litter within one another.   So as I did an afternoon run I notice that she doesn't look fat any more. (I could very clearly see a pup last night) I checked in the nest, and felt nothing. Upon grabbing her, I could tell she had given birth.   So I grab the flashlight to look. There are 2 dead pups, and 1 very pink, alive little one.   The current litters I have right now to foster to, would be a mother to 7, first time litter who are 8 days old. Or I have 3 week old pups.   I assume neither, would be a good case.   So I've thought the alternative, as I read here, the pinkie mice. I'd be more than willing to give this a try, as I hate to see deaths, and to lose these little guys, despite that he/she is just a few hours old.   Also, her 2 pups. Best to leave them where they are, or put them with my 7 5 week old pups?   Any advice? Sarah SAG's Gerbils in Tacoma, WA