Refresh my memory are they Africans? if so then yes they and Chinese lay the most eggs for geese and ours started laying in late Sept before we sold them. I just took them when laid (geese average about every other day for laying) and used them in the kitchen.
Geese eat a diet that is 90% grazing grass, 10% commercial feed (higher for those where it snows)
Not all breeds are created equal. Some are very loud, more aggressive ect. Some are calmer and friendlier and somewhat quieter.
I would suggest reading up on breeds and finding out about them...
I dont recommend crossing of the breeds, just to cross them. Dewlaps need all the pure blood they can get, so crossing them serves no purpose unless you plan to butcher all the offspring. if thats the case go with a cheaper version and get production toulouse. Nice size, good table bird. If you...