How Do I Remove These Succulent Offsets

Question

Are they meant to have roots when you remove and how do I ensure that they will not die if removed? Also the mother succulent doesn’t look well what should I do?

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Answer 1

Here's a good article all about succulent "pups."
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/what-are-succulent-pups.htm