Frostbite and Bag Balm question

[hennybee]

I read many recommendations for Bag Balm as a frostbite deterrent; however, everyone agrees it’s important to avoid water based/containing products, and yet, Bag Balm lists water as its second or third ingredient (I recently noticed). So, as one can expect, I’m now confused. Is Bag Balm generally safe and effective or is it to be avoided due to its water content? Btw, I’ve been using Bag Balm because it is often recommended, but I wonder if I have contributed to my poor chickens’ frost bitten combs by using it. I’d love to know if I’m helping or hindering the health of my chickens. Therefore, will someone please offer a list of products that can protect and promote the health of chicken combs that do not contain water? Or, is Mushers Secret the only safe product in existence?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

There is nothing you can do or use to prevent frostbite, and there is no product you should put on combs or wattles after frostbite damage, any handling of frostbitten tissue will just cause more damage. To prevent frostbite be sure your coop has plenty of ventilation so moist air can escape. Do everything you can to keep combs and wattles dry. Can they drink out of nipples so they don't have to dunk their wattles? Keep water out of the coop so condensation is not a problem.