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- May 29, 2023
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Farmgrl86
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Hi,
I'm hatching eggs for the first time and just got a nurture right 360. I'm on day 2 and noticed the eggs always look like they're in the same place and I've never seen or heard it turn. The manual test works and the egg turn indicator light is on. I took pictures to verify it wasn't turning last night and this morning they're all in the same place (it's been about 9 hours). How often is it supposed to turn? If it doesn't work then I might just do it manually by hitting the plus and minus button but I'm not sure how frequently to do it.
Thanks!
- May 29, 2023
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KelseyBoxer
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It should turn once an hour. Have you reset the days? Every time power is removed from the NR 360 the days need to be reset. Press and hold the MENU and the (-) MINUS buttons at the same time. Hold for 5 seconds. This returns the days to factory settings. Press the MENU button to set actual number of days for your hatch.
- May 29, 2023
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JacinLarkwell
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It could be too heavy. I overloaded it with quail eggs a few years ago and it turned when I did the manual test, but not on its own
- May 29, 2023
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KelseyBoxer said:
It should turn once an hour. Have you reset the days? Every time power is removed from the NR 360 the days need to be reset. Press and hold the MENU and the (-) MINUS buttons at the same time. Hold for 5 seconds. This returns the days to factory settings. Press the MENU button to set actual number of days for your hatch.
X2, check the countdown. If it gets below three days it shuts off on its own. I usually set mine as high as it will go and then unplug the turner when I'm ready to lockdown.
- May 31, 2023
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Farmgrl86
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KelseyBoxer said:
It should turn once an hour. Have you reset the days? Every time power is removed from the NR 360 the days need to be reset. Press and hold the MENU and the (-) MINUS buttons at the same time. Hold for 5 seconds. This returns the days to factory settings. Press the MENU button to set actual number of days for your hatch.
I reset it just to see if that fixed it but it's definitely on the correct number of days. It started turning (i noticed eggs were in a different position a few times) but now that I've been sitting in here all morning, I haven't witnessed it turn once.
- May 31, 2023
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Farmgrl86
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MGG said:
X2, check the countdown. If it gets below three days it shuts off on its own. I usually set mine as high as it will go and then unplug the turner when I'm ready to lockdown.
It was doing this at 21 and 20 days left. I had just put them in. Tried to do a full reset and noticed they are in a different position a few times but now I've been in tis room all morning and haven't seen them move once.
- May 31, 2023
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JacinLarkwell said:
It could be too heavy. I overloaded it with quail eggs a few years ago and it turned when I did the manual test, but not on its own
These are standard eggs and I have 2 slots empty (so it's not completely full). How often should I turn them per day if i have to do this manually?
- May 31, 2023
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Farmgrl86 said:
These are standard eggs and I have 2 slots empty (so it's not completely full). How often should I turn them per day if i have to do this manually?
An odd amount. That way over nights are on opposite sides for the long spans. Most people recommend at least 3 (breakfast, afternoon and before bed)
- May 31, 2023
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Farmgrl86
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JacinLarkwell said:
An odd amount. That way over nights are on opposite sides for the long spans. Most people recommend at least 3 (breakfast, afternoon and before bed)
Ok thank you!
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Do you have liner or anything down in your incubator? Is the turning rod in good condition?