Rat Results.....

So, I let Karter do his science fair project using rats. He did a great job checking on them daily and conducting his experiment. He handled the rats with ease, fed them, watered them and just did a great job with them. He did one of the 12 hour food withdrawals then neglected to feed the rats before he left for school one morning. When he got home here is what we found....

White rat was busy eating and washing his face.


Test Rat was busy ignoring his sugary treats....


And Rat #3 was gone in search of food and water and other entertainment.


OH CRAP!!! A RAT LOOSE IN MY GARAGE!!!

I wasn't as freaked out as you would think though. It was just ONE rat. No other rats loose and none around here for it to breed with and it was in the garage. I wanted to catch it, but it didn't gross me out and it didn't worry me too much.

Besides, it's a rat with a Rockstar Complex! He (or she) did NOT want to miss its big debut at the Science Fair so, it made its way back to its former cage just as Karter was going out into the garage to get things ready for the Science Fair. He saw it in its cage so SNAP! he shut the lid on its cage as quickly as he could. WOHOO! We caught the rat and just in time for the science fair. Alright!

Little guy was thirsty!






Oh, and btw...Karter won the science fair. He got "Overall Showman". His presentation was very strong. He knew his project well and that's what put him over the top. People can say what they want about parental involvement in these projects, but you can't fake the kid's knowledge. He knew his stuff. It was HIS project, he did all the work and his efforts were recognized. I'm very proud of him for that. He put forth 100% effort and didn't half-way do any part of it. I love that it was all his idea too. He's got a scientific mind and he's a curious kid who is always learning. Way to go, Karter!