Baby Rat Massacre!!

[Nic]

Today, I came home from work and found that one of my Rats had just produced a litter. I had another that is still nursing her litter (they're about 2.5 weeks old). I remember reading, on this site, that it is ok to put nursing moms together, as they will share the duties. I should note that the rats had not met before (I am assuming this is where my mistake lies), as I bought the one before with babies from the store. The mom today was mine and paired with my male.

I decided to put the new mom and the new litter, with the other nursing rat.

BAD news.

I checked in an hour later; it was like a horror movie (only way littler). They were ripped to shreds.

Does any one have any idea which rat would have done this? Why?

Oh well, lesson learned...Big time.

Nic