[Debsie]

I am getting a little confused. Is there a difference between easibed, cozy coop and hemcore or are they all much of a muchness? which is best for which i.e coop or run

[joyfull]

hemcore is the pulp from the stems of hemp, it is usually citronella scented (helps with deterring flies) and it composts easily. It is very very absorbent. Another that is the same is aubiose. The producers of hemcore also make another product called rapport which is from the fibres of the oil seed rape which again is scented and absorbent but is cheaper and not as soft (hemcore isn't very soft either really).
I don't have runs so can't say how they are for runs but do know others like hemcore.
As for the others mentioned I'm afraid I've not used them so again can't comment - before hemcore I used ordinary dust extracted shavings but wasn't impressed.

[Debsie]

like you not impressed with wood shavings!

[Sassy]

Must admit I like shavings and they work for me and the system I use.