A suckling pig is a piglet fed on its mother's milk and slaughtered between the ages of two and six weeks. Suckling pig is traditionally cooked whole, often roasted, in various cuisines. It is usually prepared as a treat for special occasions and gatherings. The meat from suckling pig is pale and tender and the skin is crispy and can be used for pork rinds. The texture of the meat can be somewhat gelatinous due to the amount of collagen in a young pig.