I don't think that the 'automatic turning' is working on my incubator.

Checking the 'egg turning' on incubators is different for every incubator. There are, however, here a few basic points to check which can apply to all automatic turning incubators.

1. First of all check that the 'egg turning' is switched on and check both the turning interval and angle. Not all incubators have a changeable turning angle but if it does and you do not think your eggs are turning, it's always a good idea to increase the turning angle as a test.

TIP: 'The smaller the angle the less the eggs will turn and bigger the angle the more they will turn'. Small eggs like quail require a smaller turning angle, whereas larger eggs such as goose need a bigger turning angle.

2. Check that the eggs are in the tray or carriers correctly and that the egg tray and carriers are in correctly. The manufacturer's instructions should offer further guidance on how your egg tray/carriers should be fitted in the incubator.

3. Ensure that nothing is caught up with or wrapped around the turning motor. It is common - if machines are not cleaned regularly - for feathers and shell to end up caught and trapped within the cog of the turning motor. When this occurs, it can either cause it to fail or cause the cog to jam, stopping it from turning.

4. Make note of where your eggs are and create a marker of their position and return when you believe they should have next turned or just before. Not all incubators have a changeable turning interval such as the River Systems ET Super 12, 24 and 49. If this is the case, we would suggest returning roughly after an hour.

5. On some incubators you can 'force' a turn. This is slightly different for each machine but for most Brinsea incubators you need to press the 'OK' and '–' button at the same time. On the Rcom 10 PRO and PRO+ incubators, you need to press and hold the 'OK' button. For the Rcom 20 & 50 MAX, you press and hold the 'turn' button for 5 seconds. Finally, on the Rcom 20 & 50 PRO incubators, you press and hold the 'Enter' button for 5 seconds. If a 'force turn' works, the chances are that the turning is working, but always be sure to check that the automatic function is switched on.

If you are still having issues, you may want to check out the 'egg turning' questions specific to the brand/model of your machine. These can be found on either: Brinsea technical help, Rcom technical help or River Systems ET technical help.