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As Sandy has said the JR is only a guid, at the start of wind down, weight is important , but so are many other things, as Sandy has said. Observing your tortoise over the summer is so important and getting to know their normal behaviour, because they are individuals. If your tort has been ill over the summer, it is probably best not to hibernate that year. If you have just got a new tortoise , it's best not to hibernate that year. So a number of things need to be taken into consideration.