Hi there cjbrady! I have NO idea. I'm sorry. but I'll keep checking back here to see any replies you might get. You have me curious now. :)

Hi cjbrady! I'm new to geese too, but I have to tell you I just love them! I have one Pilgim and two Toulouse/American Buff crosses.

If I were you, I would do a Google search for your Giant Dewlap Toulouse. It would not surprise me to hear that they suffer from leg problems. Although goose legs look very sturdy, they are definitely their Achilles heel. (Sorry! Never could resist a pun!) For instance, you would never pick up a goose by its feet, the way one can do with a hen or rooster.

My geese are all very friendly - but especially the Pilgrim. She starts yelping for me as soon as she hears my voice or catches sight of me.

How old are your geese? They do seem to be more skittish when very young - trust is earned, helped along by a few offerings of tender dandelion greens. My Pilgrim is about ten weeks old and the other two about six weeks old.

Hope someone who has direct experience with Giant Dewlap Toulouse pops in to give you the benefit of their experiences with them.

Just posting on this one again because I didn't get response from anyone with this type of goose. Please let me know if you know anything about them. Would like to get a couple next Spring.

My regular toulouse geese are awesome! One of them lets me pet her while she's eating. Very cute.
cjb

I have two Toulouse on my horse farm and they are fabulous! They can be "territorial", but they respond VERY nicely to "Bread" and come struttin' for their favorite treat. They can be "pecky", but we don't mind because they are so well-behaved and just sooooo sweet. When they run towards us or hiss at us as we walk by, a small stick and stern "no" does the trick. We usually only have to wag a finger now and say "no" sternly.

Good luck and don't give up hope. They really just want to be taken care of, feel secure and do their thing.

R

I have had two of these gorgeous geese since last year and had thought that they were a pair. Recently it turned out that they are both girls as both started laying. Two days ago I purchased a huge husband (I hope!) for them and am waiting anxiously for them to get aquainted. They are such charming, docile birds. Not a trace of aggression, real teddy-bear geese and great to have around. Hoping for some goslings later this year.....