introducing mated queen

[Cuckmere couple]

so

1 apr destroyed defective queen
3 apr destroyed q cells x2 (not a lot of brood left from failing q so am v sure no more q cells) - introduced caged queen with clip over fondant in situ
5 apr (just now)
- opened to remove clip
- destroyed 1 more q cell (scoured for any others and none
- bees were 'clumping' on cage and i couldnt read their behaviour i.e. protective or aggressive but they were keen to get back on cage as i brushed them off
- removed clip and put cage back

have i done the right thing?

 

[Eyeman]

so

1 apr destroyed defective queen
3 apr destroyed q cells x2 (not a lot of brood left from failing q so am v sure no more q cells) - introduced caged queen with clip over fondant in situ
5 apr (just now)
- opened to remove clip
- destroyed 1 more q cell (scoured for any others and none
- bees were 'clumping' on cage and i couldnt read their behaviour i.e. protective or aggressive but they were keen to get back on cage as i brushed them off
- removed clip and put cage back

have i done the right thing?

Better safe than sorry.
If your introducing a bought in queen sent by mail then she will have been off laying for a while. I would alway use a push (press) in cage to get her laying again over 4+ days before releasing her and seeing how the colony behaves towards her.
Best of luck

 

[Hivemaker.]

Best to leave well alone now for eight to ten days.

 

[Cuckmere couple]

ok
thanks folk