I use the Plexiglass for a gate.  I got it from Lowe's and was able
to get it cut while I waited.  I haven't measured, but I think it is
a quarter of an inch in thickness.  It has worked great since 1997.
I have never thought about the foam on top but I am going to do it.
Thanks for the suggestion.
 
I am not sure about the height, but I cann't reach the wigglies over it.
If they are all right by the gate, I use a reacher to pick them up.  It
fits loosely around their waist.  Actually, it is too big for most of my
little ladies.  I have a flying wiggly too and he never has gotten over
it.  The only problem I have had is with the same boy.  He somehow gets
it loose.  I think it isn't quit tight enough.  He doesn't get it open
easily and I usually can stop him because I can hear him digging at it.
Despite that small problem, it has worker great.
 
Phyllis and the Wigglies: Generosity, Grace and Joey (Joy)
In Loving Memory: Faith, Hope, Constance, Bandit and Charrity
[Posted in FML issue 4552]