It depends on what else is in the mix. Can you list the other items found in the chin mix? I also give my degu dried carrots, peas, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds as treats. Just make sure to stay away from sugary foods, since they cannot process sugar. Apples can be given occasionally though. You can also join Paw Talk. They have a very great forum section dedicated to degus. www.Paw-Talk.net And if you join make sure you say Peanutsmom sent you!