Nurture Right 360 - Yes or No? - Is it right for you?
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- As an entry level incubator designed to incubate chicken eggs, will it work for Coturnix Quail eggs? In this video I share with you my experiences with the Nurture Right 360 and test some of it's features.
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I got the new model of this. I use this for my quail and have had great success, my temp and humidity readings are very accurate (tested separately). My Ambient temps are usually in the mid 70's here in Southern CA. The Quail turner plate 3d printer files are available online free to download from the original designer. With the new plate it can hold 45 quail eggs. I have been running this incubator non stop for a few months now and it doesn't skip a beat. Very happy!
Wow I've had the opposite success! We barely get any birds hatched, thus this seems to be a sign that every model of Nurture Right 360 is different and some are more sturdy than others. Not fun knowing that your new incubator might be faulty.
Where exactly can i go to download the file for the turner? Ive looked and cant find it
@@blackpepe why would I lie? I'm using a diff incubator now with some success
Always verify that the temp and humidity displayed is true. I have a like new Little Giant that’s a full blow liar. Even with a fan it has more hot spots than than the desert. Craigslist special.
Whats the newer version
I just bought one of these and love it. Thanks for the great information.
Yes; I've used it twice and my second setting came out very well. I used a Govee hygrometer and thermometer told me that I was 1/2 degree low; I set it at 100 degrees and the rest is history.
I'm happy with the two Nurture Right 360 incubators that I am using. It's true that there are some work arounds, but with a little ingenuity you should be able to adapt and overcome. First of all, check the temp and humidity. Make the corrections. I have good hatch rates for chickens and ducks using the egg turners. For quail I remove the egg turners.
I agree with Terry that they do have some shortcomings for a novice, but they are still very useful.
Besides, you're looking at
"El Cheap-o" here. I'll kustomize something before I spend more money.
"Use it up, wear it out, make it do,
or do without."
Frugal, not “cheap” if I may say so myself!
NR360 is not so cheap in Australia.$AU291 while on sale. 16 egg Borotto $ AU470 for comparison. Also soymeal for 20kg is $AU82.50. USA bird feed and incubators are cheap.
thank you Terrry, really like your review videos as it informs and teaches people what to look for.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Great video thanks for doing this and running all of the numbers here. This was super informative!
I will add that the 360 changed the design and I have been using for about a year now for chicken/quail and my hatch rates are much better now. It hold Temps much better now and they fixed the fan issue. Unfortunately they did not redesign the lid when it comes off and the chicks still go everywhere 🤦♂️. Just wanted to throw that in since I see some people are worried about there purchase. That older model was crappy i will say that. Either way thank you Terry as always enjoy the information. Have a wonderful day and happy hatching 😎
I have 4 that work great! Haven't seen 1 incubator not Lie in temp and humidity.
Terry I just bought one today and I have 18 eggs to hatch will let you know how it goes
I have the newer version of this incubator (power plugs are in a different location). I did the same test with checking how far the eggs turn and it's closer to half way rather than what it shows like in your video. Used a GoVee thermometer and found the temp to be off around a half degree. Humidity was pretty much spot on. It does still have the issue where the eggs can bind up from time to time, but with the replacement quail tray, it's a non-issue.
I’ve tried a lot of incubators, and this is the one that has the best hatching
I bought some quail eggs out of the Internet and try hatching quail eggs and I got an 90% hatch rate
how do you control the humidity? I cant get mines abover 48. For chicken eggs.
@@abominablesnowman64 just close the little window leave it open about a fourth and water to part a
@@luissalinas4396 None of that was doing a thing so I put a blanket underneath the incubator and that seemed to do the trick. The humidity is at 55% now. It seems maybe it was too cold where I had it.
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Never had a problem with my 360. I have hatched Quail, Chicken, and Duck eggs with no issues.
I really appreciate this honest review video, Terry! My first quail hatch was with an NR 360. Humidity and Temp variation drove me nuts. Thankfully, I had extra thermometers and hydrometers inside to make adjustments. I only ended up with a 50% hatch rate. I returned the NR 360 and I ended up buying a Brinsea 28EX and love it!
thank you, I'm sure you'll love the Brinsea, good incubators!
The Brinseas are crazy good. My fit hatch was 53 from 56 chicken eggs. It’s a great place to verify your thermometers.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Terry.
I'd suggest reviewing the newer models rather than digging the old model up out of storage if you are going to give an honest review. This is an outdated incubator reviewed as a current incubator. Or at least mention it is outdated
very informative, thank you
Terry ty so much for this review. I am new and was recommended this incubator. I got it. I used the govee temp and humidity gauge separate. This incubator rarely reads the same as the govee. It's like a yo-yo on temp and humidity. I actually decided after talking to you. I ordered Brinsea 56ex comes in tomorrow. I will be sending the 360 back. I will run tests on the brinsea 56ex and let you how it goes. Ty so much for your help. Karen
Glad it was useful. I'm sure you really like the Brinsea, good incubators.
I like honest reviews 👍
Honesty is the best policy 😇
I have one of these there is no issue with that 80% Hatch rate out of 40 eggs
I've only done 2 hatches with the 360. Both had 80+ % hatch. I didn't have issues with temperatures but had to keep an eye on the humidity. Very dry air right now in upstate NY.I think I can remedy the situation by using a damp sponge in the unit during lockdown. I will be setting 60 eggs this week in 2 different 360s. One with the chicken egg turner and the other with the quail turner. Interested now in seeing the results. As a beginner I'm fairly satisfied (so far) with the 360 for the price. Just have to figure out the tweaks. Thanks for the reviews Terry.
Good luck with your hatch! Let me know how it goes.
I’ve had a great success with this incubator
I agree with your assessment of this Inc. On my first use I only got a 50% hatch. Even though I had a Govee inside the temp and humidity were wildly different and hard to stabilize to the govee. Almost had to baby sit 24/7 making adjustments. Another surprise was that the room temp has to be 74df. I found that expensive to maintain. in the
Thank you
Wish I would have seen this earlier!! Got my 360 in a few days ago and ordered my quail rack… I get a shipment of 15 eggs on Wednesday. I’ll return for some updates. Hoping for a decent hatch rate since the eggs are somewhat local (within 100 miles). Thanks for the info so I know what to monitor.
Good luck with your hatch.
Thank you Terry, I was considering this to get started and I have now ruled it out. Great info.
absolutely!
Im a newbee and purchased the nuture right 360 for my first hatch. Out of 19 quail eggs, 13 hatched.
okay... what incubator do you recommend?
Absolutely no issues here with the newer model except for the display being off a bit ( BUT NOT MUCH ). let's face it all inc's fib lol. Happy Happy 360 owner here. I still love all your vid's !!!
Don't you think you need to add an update with the newer model?
That may be in the works 🤫
Thank You
You're welcome.
Hi Terry does the grid that you have in the feed troughs prevent the quail flicking feed every where.
I have similar troughs made out of galvanised steel and the birds are really good at flicking feed all over the quail shed floor.
many thanks in advance from UK
Yes, the work but the trick is to no push the feed down into the trough when you fill the feeder. Just let gravity do the work for you.
95 to 100% hatch rate on my 360 works so well I have two running, back to back longest we have ran it 60 days with out taking a break, and had no issues. The 360 is perfect best buy for beginners. Just read the instructions you will be fine.
The video clearly shows flaws in the NR360, its not a matter of reading the directions, its just a poor design.
Thanks again for this review. Was thinking of getting that one, I have the Little Giant and yes it was my first hatch. Not impressed with my results. Thanks again
Thanks for watching.
I have this incubator and have hatched 4 times. The last time was the best. I hatched 19 eggs.
Terry, i watched the vid. Good info. I think i heard you say you have 2 nr360 setting on the self. I use the nr360 and love them. If you want to part with yours, please let know. Thanks
Thanks, I have already given all the NR360's I had away to a chicken breeder who likes them. Sorry
Hi, What are the real advantages of candling the eggs? What happens if you leave the potentially non-hatching eggs in the incubator?
Liked your video is it good for chicken eggs?
So what Do you recommend for first incubator for quail?
I've tried this incubator and have had very little Success With It. Surprisingly my first hatch was going okay only two losses out of 12. Second hatch not so much. This time I only had three eggs hatched and the rest were half-baked duds. Like you I also had 2 calibrated humidifiers and thermometers in the chamber along with the eggs. With my model it looks like the temperature will drop dramatically at random points.
Not the first time I've heard this.
@@CoturnixCorner if not the nurture right what small-scale incubator would you recommend, or how would you modify the nurture right incubator to hold temperature and humidity? That could even be another video idea if you are running low on ideas.
@@SoniKwolf1498 For a similar volume incubator I would recommend the Borotto Lumia 16 or a similar sized Brinsea. The lumia is only $50 more than the NR360 and is a prosumer grade incubator.
@@CoturnixCorner thank you for the recommendation.
How do you control the humidity on this thing? My humidity stays at 48.
Have you tried the farm innovators 4250? Curious as to what you think about it? Tia
I have not, sorry
What website you buy incubator nr360
Another great review Terry detailing the issues. I agree 100% that problem incubators can turn people away from hatching. My suggestion to newbie’s buy chicks or adult birds to see if you like it. At that point you will know if you enjoy it enough to make a wise investment.
Thanks Marc. When I was using these years ago and getting 40 -50 % hatches, I thought was normal. Didn't realize that a better incubator would increase my hatch rates dramatically. Which is why I wanted to share this information with newbies, so they don't get discouraged by getting smaller hatches.
Would a Zoo Med Reptibator work for quail? It doesn't have a fan and I would have to manually turn the eggs...
yes, but not optimal
Ok so……what do we buy then?
I bought this Inc after listening to you say that you had hatch a lot of quail in one on another vid
When I first started I had two of the NR360's and got varied results and I thought I was doing good, but after talking with more experienced than I, I found out my hatches were not average, they were actually low. Once I purchase a better grade incubator my hatches improved. Live and learn, which is why I made this video, to update those who either have or are thinking about a NR360.
It seems like you are looking for the negative in this review. I think the other person that did a review was just sharing his experience. Jeez man.
Has anyone seen a incubator that didn't lie?
I put in a medical thermometer. 2 degrees different.
The machine only works one time i pay over a 100 dlls to ruin alot of eggs
Sure is a different review then Zacks over at myshire farm. Now I am once again confused what I should be getting as first time quail person
I'm not saying the NR360 won't work, it will, but not as well as say a Borotto or Brinsea. It's just a poor design all the way around. I would look into the Borotto Lumia 16, will incubate up to 64 quail eggs and is only $50 more than the NR360. Start out with better gear and you will get better results and won't get discouraged.
The one Zach used is a newer model. The one being reviewed in this video is an older model.
@@hyrumeveritt1439 I've tested both, same results.
I have the Nuture Right 360. Temperature and humidity are rock solid. I have been running it about 4 days and will be adding eggs tomorrow. My one concern is about the eggs binding and cracking.
Can the temperature sensor on the 360 be lowered closer to egg level?
Not really, it's hardwired in. Like I said the incubator was designed for chicken eggs, so that's probably why they decided on the height of the probe.
@@CoturnixCorner Thanks Terry. I tested some China incubators and found that I could cut the zip tie securing the temp sensor and get it down to quail egg height. I have never examined a 360.
I have seen recommendations to mark eggs with pencil only…due to toxicity of sharpie markers, etc.
There is a patent on recommendation to wash eggs with 3% hydrogen peroxide. It is pondered that this supplies increased oxygen as well as better hatch rates.
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Just got mine. Had to give it a try because a hen left her nest with six babies, leaving behind two pipped eggs with live chicks. The y both hatched successfully within the next 24 hours. But my issue is that the flashing red light never goes off. Its irritating to see the continuous flashing, but I'm also concerned that the light will wear out eventually. Anyone know how to troubleshoot and fix?
After having limited experience with this incubator and having finished watching the video, I've decided to return it. I have had great results with my Brinsea which was twice the price, but after six years and several successful hatches, I've started having problems with temperature. She I saw the lower price on the 360, and the good review on Amazon, I decided to order one as a backup, its nice in some ways, but maybe just not good enough to keep.
Shoot i bought that and i cant seem to get better then around 25% hatch rate. First try 24 eggs 8 hatched. 2nd try 24 eggs 7 hatched
I'm not a big fan of the NR 360
What incubator do you recommend
from comment above " I would look into the Borotto Lumia 16, will incubate up to 64 quail eggs and is only $50 more than the NR360. Start out with better gear and you will get better results and won't get discouraged."
Why does it start beeping all the time
Then what do you recommend?
Borotto Lumia or Chimuka by Hatching Time.
I like the overall design, too bad it isn't reliable.
Thanks for watching
negative reviews are needed
10 minutes ago i just told my dad i think we might have the one until i saw this video :( back to looking for a cheapish fool proof incubator
There's no such thing as a fool proof incubator in this price range. Not everyone has the money for these incubators that people say are the best--the Borotto, the Brinsea, the GQF, all have great reputations and all will set you back a bundle of money because they're made for professionals or very serious hobbyists rather than people starting out. Get one you can afford. Get some extra thermometers that you can calibrate to stick in there to make sure the thermostat is reading accurately and adjust accordingly, and play with it a few days to make sure you can keep the humidity where you need it. Other than the three brands I mentioned above, I've not encountered an incubator that someone somewhere isn't going to tell you it's a hunk of junk. A lot of people hatch a lot of birds in these hunks of junk until they can afford something better.
I wish that I had watched this a while back... A bit late now. I'll make due or have a quail dinner. Bad result twice. Ma 2
It will work, you just might have to monitor it. Get a good thermometer / hygrometer and test the unit's accuracy.
@@CoturnixCorner I'll try again at the beginning of March. It will take a bit for me to save $30 ish dollars for more eggs. That SS check does not go far these days... hence the quail. Ma 2
@@lindalannon2039 Shoot me an email to terry@coturnixcorner.com
@@CoturnixCorner I think I got it sent! Ma 2
@@lindalannon2039 Check your email
The turner on this is too harsh, equivalent to rolling an egg down a hill....useless.