Is there a formula regarding the ratio of bees to food stores? Example: For every frame of bees there should be X pounds of honey or for every frame of bees there should be X number of frames of honey.
I may be over thinking this. In my area there is an abundance spring resources that I never gave it much thought. As the main nectar flow ends and we move into summer, my colonies begin dropping weight. I don't think they recover enough with fall resources to make it through the winter. This year seems particularly light.
I know that when the bees begin back filling the brood area with honey they need more room.