I don't know where you live but I do know that none of my ferrets could exist long in the outside. It's easy to say that there is ample prey and water but remember even though a ferret is a predator he may not know or want to eat a rat or whatever. Please, please get some friends together and search for him. He should come to you if you call or if not put several live traps around with his favorite food in them. Most humane societies have them for rent . Please don't just give up on him. He deserves better. Laurel [Posted in FML issue 5111]