Welcome to the forum.
I only joined last autumn and it will be worth you keeping an eye on the posts, as there was much discussion while they were all hibernating.
I was terrified too. Fuss, fuss, fuss! It seems such a responsibility. I have to admit I only let them hibernate for 4 weeks the first time, due to my inexperience, so importantly I would NOT advocate following this. I didn't have the forum to help me. I just try to be honest about what I have done as I think it makes it easier for others to be open.
This past winter they both work up at 8 weeks and I am not sure why. The temperatures at times really warmed up, but they woke up when it was cold. As they were on the move I decided to get them up. Beatrice laid 3 eggs a few hours after waking.
This year I will move to 3 months, but will seek advice from the forum as we go as there is a wealth of experience to help guide us.
Good luck
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Jan
Horsfields - Bertie & Beatrice
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