Rats smelling fresh coffee

[dan2333]

A study said that rats who smelled coffee being brewed had reduced stress levels: Here's the article.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/podca ... CF5B2E71DF

 

[rhapsody]

LOL, I guess its a good thing that the rat cage is right across from my coffemaker!

 

[hopefloats]

would explain why they try to climb in my mouth when I am drinking my coffee in the morning

 

[Petunia]

that's an interesting tidbit
mine are always trying to drink my coffee and they love the smell of my breath when i've had some

 

[Godmother]

Proof positive that rats and people have lots in common.

 

[temblabamomo]

Makes me glad I keep the coffeemaker in the bedroom (sign of a true addict). Mine try to drink it as well, and I've had a few who managed to get into a bag of beans or grounds.

 

[jorats]

I wonder if they only worked on sleep deprived rats. What about completely happy and healthy rats? Same deal?

 

[dan2333]

I wonder if they only worked on sleep deprived rats. What about completely happy and healthy rats? Same deal?

Not sure. Maybe for happy healthy rats it just gives them more pleasure.

I think I am going to try it tomorrow morning.

 

[Fidget]

A rare rat study I can feel good about. My coffee in the morning is going to be so much more enjoyable! Til it's done and I wonder what happened to the kids next?

 

[trihkal]

Proof positive that rats and people have lots in common.

My thoughts exactly