can a ferret live out in the wild

[josaphine32]

Some idiot has released there ferret, It is an Albino and has been spotted running around an aerodrome where i live, It tried to run up peoples legs when out walking there dogs, I have been up there but cant see it otherwise i would catch the poor thing, It is starting to get cold again and ferrets can travel long distances. how long do you think it can survive for?
I will go and have another look for it in a bit.

Thanks
Jo

[wolf63]

I don't know but this link takes you to a BBC site which says that they would probably not survive. The poor thing would probably have no idea how to catch food.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A1061344

[josaphine32]

Just been up there again, the aerodrome is so large, you would think a white ferret would be easy to spot but it is foggy, I will go up again later,

[Rasman]

Good luck Jo, I'd really like to read a happy ending to this.

[DrFilth]

http://www.aidan.co.u.../showthread.php?t=672

[josaphine32]

Iv'e been around the aerodrome 3 times today, But sadly no sign of it as of yet, If i find it i will let you all know.

[woofgang]

we have a local rabbit and rodent rescue (south hampshire) who have got a couple of large humane traps to catch the pet rabbits and rats that fools release into the new forest. They de tick and flea them then rehome...maybe a local vet would know if anyone near you has something similar that you could borrow?

[josaphine32]

Just to let you know the ferret was found at the aerodome, and is well, Good job he was found as there is 8 inches of snow here.
thanks
jo