Broody Indian Runners, dead babies- help!

[Starlin]

Last year our Indian Runner momma had 2 eggs which she raised to adulthood. This year those sisters had side-by-side nests and now there are lots of babies- at least 9? But we found one dead baby a bit away from the nest (which is in their shed) and there are two more dead babies in the nest.

Should I take them out? I'm afraid they got trampled, what with 2 new mommas and many siblings. And I fear if I try to get them out a stampede might cause more casualties. I could try when we feed them though.

And my other question is, is that a normal number to lose, or should I consider taking at least a few of the other babies inside? They are 1-2 days old and there are more eggs yet.

At least 2 out of 3 of the dead babies were dry and fluffy already.

 

[Starlin]

The one dead baby that wasn't in the nest has no visible marks and looks about 2 days old.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I had a Runner duckling get trampled after hatch.
Having 2 mamas so close together it can happen pretty easy. Any way you can separate the 2 mamas with babies each?

 

[Starlin]

Hm. We are not really set up for that but maybe I'll see what I can do tomorrow. Thanks!