There is real truth stated here. I will go further though. If just starting out in the Exhibition world then expect to pay money for birds (hatching eggs are the cheapest way to go if you can get them: personally I don't sell hatching eggs). After you have been at it a few years and prove that...
1. Shows
2. SPPA Breeders Directory
3. Through individual breed clubs
Though you might luck up here are the places I'd stay away from (generally speaking as there are exceptions):
1. Swaps (unless run by a local Club or Show
2. Ebay
3. Craig's list and the like
Real Breeders can be...