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No, I would not put any ointment, vaseline, bag balm, etc. on the combs and wattles. You would trap in moisture, ointments will somewhat freeze as well. Best to leave the combs/wattles alone. If they do get frostbitten, then still leave combs/wattles alone. Up to you about the handwarmers...

What's your coop like? I'm not quite so sure about using handwarmers on the roost. I'd use caution if you did, the packs are usually fairly thin and if pecked and explored, the contents may spill. You know chickens, they will eat things they shouldn't. -35C is very cold. I'd provide them...